With the Labor Day holiday fast approaching, political news from around Pennsylvania took place over the past few days.  To get caught up on all the latest before the holiday weekend, please see the articles below.

Onorato decides to back shale gas extraction tax - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

H’burg mayor’s brother charged with theft, threats - Associated Press

Veon’s 2nd corruption trial now set for January - Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sestak admits earmark ‘error’ - Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

New Jersey Gov. Christie to DRPA: Reform, or else - Jason Nark, Philadelphia Daily News

With the week moving fast, political news concerning the campaigns for Governor, U.S. Senate, etc. continue to make news.  To get caught up on all the latest Pennsylvania political news, please see the articles below.

Candidate Corbett contradicts - himself - Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Daily News

Pa. General Assembly touts new mobile Web access - Associated Press

Pigging out? A tax would not hamper Marcellus Shale drillers - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Jailed Veon to stand trial for fraud Jan. 31 - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Groups prepare for battle over proposed Gettysburg casino - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

With the start of yet another week comes political news from over the weekend.  To get caught up on all the latest political news from around Pennsylvania, please see the articles below.

Corbett stumps in the city of his birth - Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Daily News

Help me (less), says Danny O - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Sarah Palin sounds family themes at speech in Hershey - Mark Scolforo, The Associated Press

Corbett primed to cut spending, even if it costs him - Kari Andren, The Patriot News

Gov. Rendell pushes for shale gas tax - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

With the days counting down until the PA General Assembly returns to Harrisburg, political news of all varieties took place over the past few days.  To get caught up on all the latest political news from around the state before heading into the weekend, please see the articles below.

Toomey, at North Hills stop, says campaign going well - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gaming expert testifies before grand jury - Matt Birkbeck, Allentown Morning Call

Altmire’s ads point to his refusal to vote party line - Daniel Malloy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

State worker’s breach a sign of bigger ethics problem - Daniel Rubin, Philadelphia Inquirer

PennDOT, turnpike fight over money - Kari Arden, The Patriot News

With the weekend over, and transportation funding to be the talk of the Capitol today, please see below for all the latest political news from around the state that occurred over the past few days.

Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on alternative-energy portfolio standards - Diane Mastrull, Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania legislators to consider hike in transit funding - Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer

Dems cast eyes on Onorato’s position - Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Incumbents battle association with stimulus, Obama - Daniel Malloy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fattah facing an uphill race in Washington - Philadelphia Inquirer

With the weekend fast approaching, please see below for all the latest news in PA politics.  From the campaigns, to the General Assembly, the below articles will get you caught up on all the latest from around the state politically.

Joe Sestak, the 60th Democrat - Michael Sokolove, The New York Times

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair takes aim at Pat Toomey’s Wall Street loyalties - Laura Vecsey, The Patriot News

Feds raid offices of state rep, traffic court judge - Nathan Gorenstein, Philadelphia Inquirer

First debate of Pennsylvania 7th District contenders Lentz and Meehan - Joelle Farrell, Philadelphia Inquirer

Casey calls for shale disclosures - Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

Political news continues around the state over the past few days.  To get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.

Sestak frames NYC mosque dispute as rights question - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Proposed gas drilling ban in city wins friends, foes such as Tom Ridge - Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Third-party candidates end campaigns in Pennsylvania - Associated Press

N.Y.’s Mayor Bloomberg takes on anti-mosque heckler at Sestak rally - Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Daily News

Pennsylvania health premiums will receive closer look - Thomas Olson, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

With a new week comes yet more political news that occurred over the weekend. To get caught up on all the latest from campaigns, general assembly politics, etc. please see the articles below.

Study: Pa. judicial elections big on special-interest donations - Chris Mondics, Philadelphia Inquirer

GOP leaders want to reduce education funding - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Does Pennsylvania need a lieutenant governor? - Donald Gilliland, The Patriot News

Cut services? Raise taxes? Let’s try something new - John Baer, Philadelphia Daily News

Wide disparity in Pennsylvania House staffing - Angela Couloumbis, Philadelphia Inquirer

With the weekend fast approaching, see below for all the latest political news from around the state that occurred over the past few days.

Pennsylvania governor candidates to hold first debate in Hershey – The Patriot News

Pa. to get $1 billion for teacher jobs, Medicaid – Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO endorses Democrats Onorato, Conklin, Sestak in November election – Kari Andren, The Patriot News

Onorato backs state grants for private schools – Associated Press

Pennsylvania spends $40K to move ‘The Pennsylvania Worker’ statue from the Governor’s Residence – Jan Murphy, The Patriot News

The week continues with more Pennsylvania political news of all varieties.  To see all the latest political news from around the state, please see the articles below.

Onorato allies aid Tea Party candidacy – Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Rendell works to fix state budget shortage - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pennsylvania state workers are in ‘a state of confusion’ about upcoming layoffs – Kari Arden, The Patriot News

Onorato, Corbett building steam for Pa. governor race – Tom Infield, Philadelphia Inquirer

Toomey, Sestak continue to battle over stimulus - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette