Breaking news this afternoon that will change the landscape of Pennsylvania politics in the weeks ahead - U.S. Congressman John Murtha (D - PA) has passed away at the age of 77. We will have much more commentary on this developing situation during our February 12th edition of the Pennsylvania Report. Stay tuned.
As the week begins, and focus turns to when Governor Rendell addresses the General Assembly this Tuesday, details continue to come out as to what Rendell will state in his final budget address. To see those articles, along with additional state news, please see the articles below.
Storm clouds for Rendell’s final budget - Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer
Rendell may suggest revisions to state sales tax - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Politics may avert budget standoff in Pennsylvania - Charles Thompson, The Patriot News
Democrats overwhelmingly endorse Specter - John Micek, Allentown Morning Call
Pa. bill would expand overhaul of schools - Dan Hardy, Philadelphia Inquirer
As the week ends, and lawmakers are awaiting returning to Harrisburg next week for Governor Rendell’s budget address, news occurred over the past two days regarding a wide variety of Pennsylvania political topics. To see all the latest, please see the articles below.
Pa. Sen. Stout to retire; Rep. DeWeese will not - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania Senate will end voting sessions each year on Election Day to avoid lame-duck sessions - Charles Thompson, The Patriot News
Rep. Murtha’s condition improves to stable - Daniel Malloy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Senate bill seeks to halt malpractice coverage hikes - Robert Swift, Times Tribune
Campaign-finance reform? Show me the money - John Baer, Philadelphia Daily News
As the week moves along and many PA politico’s begin gearing up for Governor Ed Rendell’s budget address next week, news occurred over the past two days regarding a wide variety of political stories concerning U.S. Representative John Murtha, U.S. Representative Joe Sestak, etc. To see all the latest news from around the Commonwealth, please see the articles below.
Murtha hospitalized for complications from surgery - Daniel Malloy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak renews support for repeal of military policy barring homosexuals from serving openly - The Patriot News
Feds could deliver another $850M to aid Pa. budget - Associated Press
GOP lawmaker says mayor made good start on pension relief - Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Early draft of the Constitution found in Phila. - Edward Colimore, Philadelphia Inquirer
With the House and Senate not due back into Harrisburg until February 8th, news occurred over the weekend regarding a debate the Democratic candidates for Governor had, along with additional political news. To see all the latest, please see the articles below.
Alleged leader’s trial is to start - Mario Cattabiani, Philadelphia Inquirer
Democrats for governor face off - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Doherty eyes Lt. Gov. job as Democratic primary takes shape - Scranton Times Tribune
Republicans flocking to midterms - Timothy McNulty, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
GOP looks to regain control of House in the fall - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
With the week coming to a close, a wide variety of political stories made news over the past few days. To see all the latest in PA politics before the weekend, please see the articles below.
In Pa., ticket toppers’ hands tied on No. 2 - Tom Infield, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Hoeffel talks of ‘progressive center’ - Peter Jackson, The Associated Press
Inspectors find more problems in Pa. Capitol café - Associated Press
Gabig won’t seek re-election - Charles Thompson, The Patriot News
Pa. panel to make sure census counts every citizen - Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer
State Supreme Court suspends Fumo’s law license - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
With a flurry of legislative activity continuing to be seen in the state Capitol, news was made over the past two days regarding a new committee chair, a new poll, and a potential new entrant in the Governor’s race. To see all the latest political news from around the Commonwealth, please see the articles below.
Adolph new committee chair - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Rohrer calls for GOP governor debate before endorsement - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tweeting allowed from “Bonusgate” court - Charles Thompson, The Patriot News
Williams: Race for gov. needs to address concerns of blacks - Tom Infield, Philadelphia Inquirer
Toomey leads Specter in new Franklin & Marshall poll, but many remain undecided - The Patriot News
With the General Assembly back in Harrisburg today, news occurred over the weekend regarding a wide variety of political topics. To see all the latest political news from over the weekend, please see the articles below.
Rescue bids had political overtones linked to congressional race - Dennis B. Roddy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
‘Sexting’ is no felony, bill says - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania contests for governor, U.S. Senate heating up - Associated Press
New e-mail evidence emerges in Democrat corruption case - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Corbett not taking chances in GOP gubernatorial primary - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
With the week coming to a close, news was made over the past few days dealing with a myriad of Pennsylvania political issues. To see all the latest, please see the articles below.
Candidate’s exit a boost for Onorato - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania unemployment rate jumped in December - David Wenner, The Patriot News
Massachusetts election energizes Pennsylvania Republicans - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Senate ethics rule still allows ‘unavoidable’ campaign work - Robert Swift, Scranton Times Tribune
State Democratic Party Chairman suggests Joe Sestak quit Senate bid against Arlen Specter to defend congressional seat - Laura Vecsey, The Patriot News
As the week moves along, and with the General Assembly due back in town on Monday, political news of all shorts has been occurring throughout the state during the past two days. To see all the latest, please see the articles below.
Bonusgate judge allows e-mail evidence against Veon, staffers - Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
U.S. Senate win by Massachusetts Republican greeted as good news in Pennsylvania by Pat Toomey - Laura Vecsey, The Patriot News
I-80 toll decision expected ‘very soon’ - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Gas drilling on state land shapes up as hot debate - Associated Press
Code Red - John Baer, Philadelphia Daily News
State submits bid for $400 million in education funds - Amy Crawford, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review