Big Fixes Eluded Corbett In 2012
Corbett Puts 373 Laws On Books Since Taking Office
New Year, New Laws: Electronics Disposal, Child Abuse
2 Lancaster Lawmakers Cash In On Pensions
PA Teacher Pension System Coming Up Short
Editorial: Redistricting Activist Citizen Of The Year
Editorial: Legislature Gets Role On Lottery Bid
PA On Board With Common Core Standards For Students
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December 31, 2012
December 30, 2012
Sunday NewsClips
Defining Issues Of 2013 For Pennsylvanians
2012: World Didn’t End But Plenty Has Changed
Editorial: 2013, The Year Hard Work Gets Done?
Senate Dems Aim To Help Struggling PA Cities
Op-Ed: Hands Off The Electoral College!
Northeast PA Sends New Faces To Harrisburg
Wagner Thinking About Running For Pittsburgh Mayor
State Unyielding In Forgiving Past Crimes
Op-Ed: Corbett Must Lead The Way On Gun Control
Editorial: Commission Weak Answer To Shootings
Falling Off The Fiscal Cliff: Impact On Pennsylvania
Survey: PA Lags Behind In New Year Jobs Outlook
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2012: World Didn’t End But Plenty Has Changed
Editorial: 2013, The Year Hard Work Gets Done?
Senate Dems Aim To Help Struggling PA Cities
Op-Ed: Hands Off The Electoral College!
Northeast PA Sends New Faces To Harrisburg
Wagner Thinking About Running For Pittsburgh Mayor
State Unyielding In Forgiving Past Crimes
Op-Ed: Corbett Must Lead The Way On Gun Control
Editorial: Commission Weak Answer To Shootings
Falling Off The Fiscal Cliff: Impact On Pennsylvania
Survey: PA Lags Behind In New Year Jobs Outlook
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December 29, 2012
Saturday NewsClips
Brubaker Hopes Lottery Privatization Decision Delayed
PA Lottery Privatization To Get Hearing
Corbett Tries To Delay Deadline On Lottery Privatization
Metcalfe Promises Election Probe
Corbett Makes Case For Endangered Air Wing
Op-Ed: Transportation Funding Boost Will Benefit State
Corbett: Marijuana Gateway To Other Drugs
LCB House Wines Get Best Shelf Space
New Lawmaker Sues Homeowner After Slipping On Sidewalk
State To Check Worker Status On Public Projects
Gun Permit Application Process Bogs Down
College Presidents Plead For Gun Control
Security Breach To Former PSU-Altoona Students
Local Legislators Toe Party Lines On Fiscal Cliff
Fiscal Cliff To Impact PA Schools Next Fall
Op-Ed: Task Force Recommends Stronger Abuse Laws
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PA Lottery Privatization To Get Hearing
Corbett Tries To Delay Deadline On Lottery Privatization
Metcalfe Promises Election Probe
Corbett Makes Case For Endangered Air Wing
Op-Ed: Transportation Funding Boost Will Benefit State
Corbett: Marijuana Gateway To Other Drugs
LCB House Wines Get Best Shelf Space
New Lawmaker Sues Homeowner After Slipping On Sidewalk
State To Check Worker Status On Public Projects
Gun Permit Application Process Bogs Down
College Presidents Plead For Gun Control
Security Breach To Former PSU-Altoona Students
Local Legislators Toe Party Lines On Fiscal Cliff
Fiscal Cliff To Impact PA Schools Next Fall
Op-Ed: Task Force Recommends Stronger Abuse Laws
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December 28, 2012
Dec. 31 PA Environment Digest Now Available
The Dec. 31 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here to print entire Digest.
Read About Hundreds Of Award-Winning Environmental Stewards From 2012
Individuals, businesses, farmers, schools, local governments, students of all ages, nonprofit groups and organizations just like you are doing great things to protect and restore Pennsylvania's environmental all the time and in every corner of the Commonwealth.
Individuals, businesses, farmers, schools, local governments, students of all ages, nonprofit groups and organizations just like you are doing great things to protect and restore Pennsylvania's environmental all the time and in every corner of the Commonwealth.
If you don't believe us, read about these award-winning performances in the following 87 stories included in the PA Environment Digest in 2012.
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Friday NewsClips
Editorial: Governor Should Travel On Own Dime
Brubaker Raises Questions On Lottery Privatization Plan
Senate Committee To Hold Hearing On Lottery Privatization
Lottery Privatization Bid Could Be Delayed, Talks Continue
Former HACC VP Is Focus Of County Investigation
Corman Wants $60M Penn State Fine Kept In PA
Greenleaf Seeks Task Force On Mass Shootings
Age Discrimination Lawsuits By Judges Moved To Federal Court
Editorial: PA Doctors Need Database For Drugs
Turnpike Tolls Will Increase Again On Jan. 6
Op-Ed: No Double Standard For Charter Schools
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Brubaker Raises Questions On Lottery Privatization Plan
Senate Committee To Hold Hearing On Lottery Privatization
Lottery Privatization Bid Could Be Delayed, Talks Continue
Former HACC VP Is Focus Of County Investigation
Corman Wants $60M Penn State Fine Kept In PA
Greenleaf Seeks Task Force On Mass Shootings
Age Discrimination Lawsuits By Judges Moved To Federal Court
Editorial: PA Doctors Need Database For Drugs
Turnpike Tolls Will Increase Again On Jan. 6
Op-Ed: No Double Standard For Charter Schools
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December 27, 2012
Thursday NewsClips
2012 Stories: PA’s Voter ID Law
2013 Brings New PA Laws On Social, Other Issues
Editorial: State Should Work To Keep Elderly At Home
Op-Ed: Wilson Colleges Should Go Coed
Op-Ed: Allow Teachers, School Staff To Carry Guns
Editorial: Gun Law Reform Needed At State Level
Editorial: Legalizing Marijuana, The States’ Case
Harrisburg Financial Woes Continue To Grow
Shell Given 6 More Months To Decide On Cracker Plant Buy
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2013 Brings New PA Laws On Social, Other Issues
Editorial: State Should Work To Keep Elderly At Home
Op-Ed: Wilson Colleges Should Go Coed
Op-Ed: Allow Teachers, School Staff To Carry Guns
Editorial: Gun Law Reform Needed At State Level
Editorial: Legalizing Marijuana, The States’ Case
Harrisburg Financial Woes Continue To Grow
Shell Given 6 More Months To Decide On Cracker Plant Buy
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December 26, 2012
Wednesday NewsClips
Lawmakers To Tackle State Pension Shortfalls
Rendell Tied To Consultants On Lottery Privatization
Op-Ed: Camelot Has Much To Offer To PA Lottery
PA Pot Proponents Buoyed By Legalization Votes
Tougher Megan’s Law Takes Effect In PA
Sandusky Scandal May Be To Blame For Application Drop
Reps. Boyd, Bear Leave Harrisburg Behind
Former Rep. True Eschews Retirement
Platts Ponders His, Country’s Future Leaving Office
Op-Ed: Obesity Poses Risk to Security
Avoca Petroleum Wholesaler Sold To NY Firm
Editorial: Harrisburg, Suburbs Need To Reacquaint Themselves
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Rendell Tied To Consultants On Lottery Privatization
Op-Ed: Camelot Has Much To Offer To PA Lottery
PA Pot Proponents Buoyed By Legalization Votes
Tougher Megan’s Law Takes Effect In PA
Sandusky Scandal May Be To Blame For Application Drop
Reps. Boyd, Bear Leave Harrisburg Behind
Former Rep. True Eschews Retirement
Platts Ponders His, Country’s Future Leaving Office
Op-Ed: Obesity Poses Risk to Security
Avoca Petroleum Wholesaler Sold To NY Firm
Editorial: Harrisburg, Suburbs Need To Reacquaint Themselves
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December 25, 2012
December 24, 2012
Monday NewsClips
Lawmakers Prepare To Tackle State Pension Shortfalls
Two Sides Of PA Lottery’s British Suitor
Corbett Faces Challenges Privatizing Lottery
Critics Question LCB’s Decision To Market Its Own Wine
Warning Issued For Offers Of College Aid
State Troopers Admit Hiring Prostitutes Overseas
Opinions Differ On Whether HBG Budget Legal
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Two Sides Of PA Lottery’s British Suitor
Corbett Faces Challenges Privatizing Lottery
Critics Question LCB’s Decision To Market Its Own Wine
Warning Issued For Offers Of College Aid
State Troopers Admit Hiring Prostitutes Overseas
Opinions Differ On Whether HBG Budget Legal
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December 23, 2012
Sunday NewsClips
Getaway With Corbett Raises Questions Of Influence
PA Looks To Alter Electoral Vote System
Pileggi’s Electoral Plan Catches RNC’s Ear
Congressman Shuster Ready For Road Ahead
Citizen Earll Settles Into Life After Harrisburg
In PA, A Test Of NRA, Gun Owners’ Clout
Bumsted: How Far Will Gun Control Push Go?
State Keeps Close Eye On Fiscal Cliff
Op-Ed: Pass Right-To-Work Law In PA
Society Of Tavern Seekers Talk History In Bars
Oil-By-Rail Vision Takes Shape In Eddystone
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PA Looks To Alter Electoral Vote System
Pileggi’s Electoral Plan Catches RNC’s Ear
Congressman Shuster Ready For Road Ahead
Citizen Earll Settles Into Life After Harrisburg
In PA, A Test Of NRA, Gun Owners’ Clout
Bumsted: How Far Will Gun Control Push Go?
State Keeps Close Eye On Fiscal Cliff
Op-Ed: Pass Right-To-Work Law In PA
Society Of Tavern Seekers Talk History In Bars
Oil-By-Rail Vision Takes Shape In Eddystone
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December 22, 2012
Saturday NewsClips
Bill Would Repeal Small Games Law
PennWATCH List State Worker Salaries
Editorial: DPW Cuts To In-Home Care Didn’t Save Money
Judge Denies Orie Melvin Claim Of Immunity
Orie Melvin Wants Jurors Asked About Pretrial Publicity
PA Weapons Permit System Breaks Down Again
U.S. Senate Approves 2 New Judges For Middle District
PA Records 2nd Largest Drop In Unemployment In November
Anti-Gambling Lawmaker Voices Lottery Concerns
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PennWATCH List State Worker Salaries
Editorial: DPW Cuts To In-Home Care Didn’t Save Money
Judge Denies Orie Melvin Claim Of Immunity
Orie Melvin Wants Jurors Asked About Pretrial Publicity
PA Weapons Permit System Breaks Down Again
U.S. Senate Approves 2 New Judges For Middle District
PA Records 2nd Largest Drop In Unemployment In November
Anti-Gambling Lawmaker Voices Lottery Concerns
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December 21, 2012
Dec. 24 PA Environment Digest Now Available
Survey Shows 78 Percent Support More Funding For Conservation, Recreation
The Growing Greener Coalition Thursday pointed to a newly released statewide survey as clear evidence of strong public support for state funding to preserve farmland and open space, provide parks and trails and protect rivers and streams.
The Growing Greener Coalition Thursday pointed to a newly released statewide survey as clear evidence of strong public support for state funding to preserve farmland and open space, provide parks and trails and protect rivers and streams.
Overall, the survey found that more than 92 percent of the 608 Pennsylvanians surveyed think that state funds dedicated to preserving farmland and open space, providing parks and trails and protecting rivers and streams should continue to be used for these purposes.
In addition, the survey found that nearly 78 percent of respondents support increasing state funds to conserve and protect open space, clean water, natural areas, wildlife habitats, parks, historic sites, forests and farms even if would cost the average household $10 more annually.
New State Website Confirms DEP Lost Over 22% Of Positions Over Last 10 Years
Gov. Corbett Thursday launched a new website-- PennWATCH-- designed to provide the public with more information on how taxpayer dollars are spent.
The website confirmed the Department of Environmental Protection has lost 615 permanent positions-- nearly 20 percent-- since the 2002-03 fiscal year. The agency’s permanent complement fell from 3,211 to 2,596.
But these numbers include over 105 positions added by DEP to regulate Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. When these are added in, DEP lost over 22 percent of its permanent positions over the last 10 years.
The numbers also do not include the 50 to 100 vacancies resulting from normal turnover of staff and the freeze on additional hiring Commonwealth wide.
“Pennsylvanians deserve to know how their tax dollars are being allocated and spent,” Corbett said. “PennWATCH gives citizens unprecedented access to information on the state budget, revenues, spending and workforce.
Gov. Corbett Thursday launched a new website-- PennWATCH-- designed to provide the public with more information on how taxpayer dollars are spent.
The website confirmed the Department of Environmental Protection has lost 615 permanent positions-- nearly 20 percent-- since the 2002-03 fiscal year. The agency’s permanent complement fell from 3,211 to 2,596.
But these numbers include over 105 positions added by DEP to regulate Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. When these are added in, DEP lost over 22 percent of its permanent positions over the last 10 years.
The numbers also do not include the 50 to 100 vacancies resulting from normal turnover of staff and the freeze on additional hiring Commonwealth wide.
“Pennsylvanians deserve to know how their tax dollars are being allocated and spent,” Corbett said. “PennWATCH gives citizens unprecedented access to information on the state budget, revenues, spending and workforce.
Friday NewsClips - We're Still Here Edition
Corbett Defends Free Trips From Marcellus Shale Businessman
Corbett Defends Trips He Accepted For Free
Natural Gas Exec Paid For Corbett 2011 Vacation
Touting Transparency, Corbett Declines To Explain Free Vacation
Corbett Unveils Budget/Spending Website
New State Website Lists Salaries, Other Spending
State’s PennWATCH Website Makes Tons Of Info Available
Corbett Unveils State Website For Citizens
Corbett: Focus Should Be On Mental Illness, Not Guns
Casey Aside, PA Politicians Guarded On Gun Control
Editorial: Change America’s Gun Culture
Corbett May Hold Hearings On Lottery Privatization
State Universities Lose Chancellor
Head Of State Universities Steps Down
State Universities Chancellor Resigns To Take New Job
Threat Targets President Of Carnegie Mellon
Orie Melvin Seeks Extra Screening Of Jurors
Editorial: Judges Can’t Be Above The Law
School Test Cheating Probe Winds Down
PA’s Unemployed Feel Tested By Corbett’s Belt-Tightening
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Corbett Defends Trips He Accepted For Free
Natural Gas Exec Paid For Corbett 2011 Vacation
Touting Transparency, Corbett Declines To Explain Free Vacation
Corbett Unveils Budget/Spending Website
New State Website Lists Salaries, Other Spending
State’s PennWATCH Website Makes Tons Of Info Available
Corbett Unveils State Website For Citizens
Corbett: Focus Should Be On Mental Illness, Not Guns
Casey Aside, PA Politicians Guarded On Gun Control
Editorial: Change America’s Gun Culture
Corbett May Hold Hearings On Lottery Privatization
State Universities Lose Chancellor
Head Of State Universities Steps Down
State Universities Chancellor Resigns To Take New Job
Threat Targets President Of Carnegie Mellon
Orie Melvin Seeks Extra Screening Of Jurors
Editorial: Judges Can’t Be Above The Law
School Test Cheating Probe Winds Down
PA’s Unemployed Feel Tested By Corbett’s Belt-Tightening
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December 20, 2012
Senate Democrats Name Committee Chairs, Completing Appointments
Senate Democrats today followed Senate Republicans yesterday in naming the Chairs of each of the Senate's standing committees. This completes the process in both the Senate and House. In January, when the General Assembly reconvenes, the committee members will be announced.
Here are the Republican and Democratic Chairs named in the Senate--
Aging & Youth
Republican: Sen. Bob Mensch (R-Lehigh)*
Democrat: Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Washington)
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Republican: Sen. Elder A. Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver)
Democrat: Sen. Judith Schwank (D-Berks)*
Appropriations
Republican: Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre)
Democrat: Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia)
Banking & Insurance
Republican: Sen. Don White (R-Indiana)
Democrat: Sen. Michael Stack (D-Philadelphia)
Communications & Technology
Republican: Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny)*
Democrat: Sen. Lawrence Farnese (D-Philadelphia)
Community, Economic & Recreational Development
Republican: Sen. Kim L. Ward (R-Westmoreland)*
Democrat: Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny)
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Republican: Sen. Robert M. Tomlinson (R-Bucks)
Democrat: Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh)
Education
Republican: Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon)*
Democrat: Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-Chester)
Environmental Resources & Energy
Republican: Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford)*
Democrat: Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne)
Finance
Republican: Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster)
Democrat: Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna)*
Game & Fisheries
Republican: Sen. Richard Alloway (R-Franklin)
Democrat: Sen. Richard Kasunic (D-Somerset)
Intergovernmental Operations
Republican: Senator-elect Scott E. Hutchinson (R-Venango)*
Democrat: Sen. Sean Wiley (D-Erie)*
Judiciary
Republican: Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery)
Labor & Industry
Republican: Sen. John R. Gordner (R-Columbia)
Democrat: Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia)
Law & Justice
Republican: Sen. Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R-Bucks)*
Democrat: Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-Allegheny)
Local Government
Republican: Sen. John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-Blair)
Democrat: Sen. Rob Teplitz (D-Dauphin)*
Public Health & Welfare
Republican: Sen. Patricia H. Vance (R-Cumberland)
Democrat: Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-Philadelphia)
Rules & Executive Nominations
Republican: Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware)
Democrat: Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny)
State Government
Republican: Sen. Lloyd K. Smucker (R-Lancaster)*
Democrat: Sen. Matt Smith (D-Allegheny)*
Transportation
Republican: Sen. John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Sen. John Wozniak (D-Cambria)
Urban Affairs & Housing
Republican: Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill)*
Democrat: Sen. James Brewster (D-Allegheny)
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Republican: Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne)
Democrat: Sen. Tim Solobay (D-Washington)
*New
Here are the Republican and Democratic Chairs named in the Senate--
Aging & Youth
Republican: Sen. Bob Mensch (R-Lehigh)*
Democrat: Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Washington)
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Republican: Sen. Elder A. Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver)
Democrat: Sen. Judith Schwank (D-Berks)*
Appropriations
Republican: Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre)
Democrat: Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia)
Banking & Insurance
Republican: Sen. Don White (R-Indiana)
Democrat: Sen. Michael Stack (D-Philadelphia)
Communications & Technology
Republican: Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny)*
Democrat: Sen. Lawrence Farnese (D-Philadelphia)
Community, Economic & Recreational Development
Republican: Sen. Kim L. Ward (R-Westmoreland)*
Democrat: Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny)
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Republican: Sen. Robert M. Tomlinson (R-Bucks)
Democrat: Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh)
Education
Republican: Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon)*
Democrat: Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-Chester)
Environmental Resources & Energy
Republican: Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford)*
Democrat: Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne)
Finance
Republican: Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster)
Democrat: Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna)*
Game & Fisheries
Republican: Sen. Richard Alloway (R-Franklin)
Democrat: Sen. Richard Kasunic (D-Somerset)
Intergovernmental Operations
Republican: Senator-elect Scott E. Hutchinson (R-Venango)*
Democrat: Sen. Sean Wiley (D-Erie)*
Judiciary
Republican: Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery)
Labor & Industry
Republican: Sen. John R. Gordner (R-Columbia)
Democrat: Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia)
Law & Justice
Republican: Sen. Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R-Bucks)*
Democrat: Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-Allegheny)
Local Government
Republican: Sen. John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-Blair)
Democrat: Sen. Rob Teplitz (D-Dauphin)*
Public Health & Welfare
Republican: Sen. Patricia H. Vance (R-Cumberland)
Democrat: Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-Philadelphia)
Rules & Executive Nominations
Republican: Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware)
Democrat: Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny)
State Government
Republican: Sen. Lloyd K. Smucker (R-Lancaster)*
Democrat: Sen. Matt Smith (D-Allegheny)*
Transportation
Republican: Sen. John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Sen. John Wozniak (D-Cambria)
Urban Affairs & Housing
Republican: Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill)*
Democrat: Sen. James Brewster (D-Allegheny)
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Republican: Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne)
Democrat: Sen. Tim Solobay (D-Washington)
*New
Thursday Clips
Corbett Took Free Vacation From Marcellus Business Owner
Report: Massive Confusion Over Voter ID
Kathleen Kane, First Elected Female Attorney General
Democrats Expect Debate On Transportation Funding
Administration In Talks To Extend Lottery Bid Deadline
Editorial: Why Rush To Privatize Lottery?
Erie Casino Table Games Revenue Drops 33.8 Percent
Ridge: Gun Issue More Complicated Than Bans
State University Faculty Union Girds For Possible Strike
Former Corrections Secretary Tapped to Lead CA System
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Report: Massive Confusion Over Voter ID
Kathleen Kane, First Elected Female Attorney General
Democrats Expect Debate On Transportation Funding
Administration In Talks To Extend Lottery Bid Deadline
Editorial: Why Rush To Privatize Lottery?
Erie Casino Table Games Revenue Drops 33.8 Percent
Ridge: Gun Issue More Complicated Than Bans
State University Faculty Union Girds For Possible Strike
Former Corrections Secretary Tapped to Lead CA System
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December 19, 2012
Speaker Names Republican, Democrat Committee Chairs
Speaker-Designate Rep. Sam Smith (R-Jefferson) Wednesday announced the appointments of both Republican and Democratic committee chairmen for the 2013-14 Legislative Session, which begins in January.
Aging and Older Adult Services:
Republican: Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester)
Democrat: Rep. Steve Samuelson (D-Lehigh)
Agriculture and Rural Affairs:
Republican: Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny)
Democrat: Rep. Joseph Petrarca (D-Armstrong)
Appropriations:
Republican: Rep. Bill Adolph (R-Delaware)
Democrat: Rep. Joe Markosek (D-Allegheny)
Children and Youth:
Republican: Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks)*
Democrat: Rep. Louise Bishop (D-Philadelphia)
Commerce:
Republican: Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester)*
Democrat: Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-Philadelphia)*
Consumer Affairs:
Republican: Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Rep. Peter J. Daley (D-Washington)*
Education:
Republican: Rep. Paul Clymer (R-Bucks)
Democrat: Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia)
Environmental Resources and Energy:
Republican: Rep. Ron Miller (R-York)
Democrat: Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware)*
Finance:
Republican: Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Mifflin)
Democrat: Rep. Phyllis Mundy (D-Luzerne)
Game and Fisheries:
Republican: Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron)
Democrat: Rep. Gary Haluska (D-Cambria)
Gaming Oversight:
Republican: Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford)
Democrat: Rep. Rosita Youngblood (D-Philadelphia)
Health:
Republican: Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga)
Democrat: Rep. Flo Fabrizio (D-Erie)
Human Services:
Republican: Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks)
Democrat: Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Philadelphia)*
Insurance:
Republican: Rep. Nick Micozzie (R-Delaware)
Democrat: Rep. Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny)
Judiciary:
Republican: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin)
Democrat: Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D-Berks)
Labor and Industry:
Republican: Rep. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe)*
Democrat: Rep. Bill Keller (D-Philadelphia)
Liquor Control:
Republican: Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia)
Democrat: Rep. Paul Costa (D-Allegheny)
Local Government:
Republican: Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Northampton)
Professional Licensure:
Republican: Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh)
Democrat: Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny)
State Government:
Republican: Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler)
Democrat: Rep. Mark Cohen (D-Philadelphia)
Tourism and Recreational Development:
Republican: Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair)
Democrat: Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland (D-Delaware)
Transportation:
Republican: Rep. Dick Hess (R-Bedford)
Democrat: Rep. Michael P. McGeehan (D-Philadelphia)
Urban Affairs:
Republican: Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York)*
Democrat: Rep. Ted Harhai (D-Westmoreland)*
Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness:
Republican: Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester)
Democrat: Rep. Chris Sainato (D-Beaver)
*New
“These House committees will tackle the serious issues facing Pennsylvania and, through public hearings and meetings, vet those issues and proposed solutions with public,” Smith said. “These men and women of both caucuses will lead the way in preparing legislation for the full House to consider.”
Smith made the following appointments, which are unofficial until announced on the House floor:
Aging and Older Adult Services:
Republican: Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester)
Democrat: Rep. Steve Samuelson (D-Lehigh)
Agriculture and Rural Affairs:
Republican: Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny)
Democrat: Rep. Joseph Petrarca (D-Armstrong)
Appropriations:
Republican: Rep. Bill Adolph (R-Delaware)
Democrat: Rep. Joe Markosek (D-Allegheny)
Children and Youth:
Republican: Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks)*
Democrat: Rep. Louise Bishop (D-Philadelphia)
Commerce:
Republican: Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester)*
Democrat: Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-Philadelphia)*
Consumer Affairs:
Republican: Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Rep. Peter J. Daley (D-Washington)*
Education:
Republican: Rep. Paul Clymer (R-Bucks)
Democrat: Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia)
Environmental Resources and Energy:
Republican: Rep. Ron Miller (R-York)
Democrat: Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware)*
Finance:
Republican: Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Mifflin)
Democrat: Rep. Phyllis Mundy (D-Luzerne)
Game and Fisheries:
Republican: Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron)
Democrat: Rep. Gary Haluska (D-Cambria)
Gaming Oversight:
Republican: Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford)
Democrat: Rep. Rosita Youngblood (D-Philadelphia)
Health:
Republican: Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga)
Democrat: Rep. Flo Fabrizio (D-Erie)
Human Services:
Republican: Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks)
Democrat: Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Philadelphia)*
Insurance:
Republican: Rep. Nick Micozzie (R-Delaware)
Democrat: Rep. Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny)
Judiciary:
Republican: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin)
Democrat: Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D-Berks)
Labor and Industry:
Republican: Rep. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe)*
Democrat: Rep. Bill Keller (D-Philadelphia)
Liquor Control:
Republican: Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia)
Democrat: Rep. Paul Costa (D-Allegheny)
Local Government:
Republican: Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Democrat: Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Northampton)
Professional Licensure:
Republican: Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh)
Democrat: Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny)
State Government:
Republican: Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler)
Democrat: Rep. Mark Cohen (D-Philadelphia)
Tourism and Recreational Development:
Republican: Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair)
Democrat: Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland (D-Delaware)
Transportation:
Republican: Rep. Dick Hess (R-Bedford)
Democrat: Rep. Michael P. McGeehan (D-Philadelphia)
Urban Affairs:
Republican: Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York)*
Democrat: Rep. Ted Harhai (D-Westmoreland)*
Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness:
Republican: Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester)
Democrat: Rep. Chris Sainato (D-Beaver)
*New
Senate Republicans Standing Committee Chairs For New Session
Wednesday Majority Chair assignments were announced for each of the 22 Senate Standing Committees, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson).
Agriculture & Rural Affairs – Sen. Elder A. Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver)
Appropriations – Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre)
Banking & Insurance – Sen. Don White (R-Indiana)
Communications & Technology – Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny)*
Community, Economic & Recreational Development – Sen. Kim L. Ward (R-Westmoreland)*
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure – Sen. Robert M. Tomlinson (R-Bucks)
Education – Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon)*
Environmental Resources & Energy – Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford)*
Finance – Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster)
Game & Fisheries – Sen. Richard Alloway (R-Franklin)
Intergovernmental Operations – Senator-elect Scott E. Hutchinson (R-Venango)*
Judiciary – Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-Montgomery)
Labor & Industry – Sen. John R. Gordner (R-Columbia)
Law & Justice – Sen. Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R-Bucks)*
Local Government – Sen. John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-Blair)
Public Health & Welfare – Sen. Patricia H. Vance (R-Cumberland)
Rules & Executive Nominations – Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware)
State Government – Sen. Lloyd K. Smucker (R-Lancaster)*
Transportation – Sen. John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-Montgomery)
Urban Affairs & Housing – Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill)*
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne)
*New
“We are fortunate to have members from various backgrounds and regions across our Commonwealth who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Harrisburg,” Sen. Scarnati said. “Membership of committees will be announced prior to the reconvening of the Senate on January 22, 2013.”
The Majority Chairs will be--
Aging & Youth – Sen. Bob Mensch (R-Lehigh)*Agriculture & Rural Affairs – Sen. Elder A. Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver)
Appropriations – Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre)
Banking & Insurance – Sen. Don White (R-Indiana)
Communications & Technology – Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny)*
Community, Economic & Recreational Development – Sen. Kim L. Ward (R-Westmoreland)*
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure – Sen. Robert M. Tomlinson (R-Bucks)
Education – Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon)*
Environmental Resources & Energy – Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford)*
Finance – Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster)
Game & Fisheries – Sen. Richard Alloway (R-Franklin)
Intergovernmental Operations – Senator-elect Scott E. Hutchinson (R-Venango)*
Judiciary – Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-Montgomery)
Labor & Industry – Sen. John R. Gordner (R-Columbia)
Law & Justice – Sen. Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R-Bucks)*
Local Government – Sen. John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-Blair)
Public Health & Welfare – Sen. Patricia H. Vance (R-Cumberland)
Rules & Executive Nominations – Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware)
State Government – Sen. Lloyd K. Smucker (R-Lancaster)*
Transportation – Sen. John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-Montgomery)
Urban Affairs & Housing – Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill)*
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne)
*New
Wednesday NewsClips
Corbett Urges Caution On New Gun Control Measures
Observers Say PA Isn’t Ready For More Gun Control
Op-Ed: Corbett’s Office Is Following Right To Know Law
Poll: PA Republicans’ Mood Is For Compromise
Challenges Mount To Lottery Privatization Plan
Corbett Seeks To Counter Opposition To Lottery Plan
DeWeese Appeals Conviction On Corruption Charges
Orie Melvin’s Job As Judge Does Not Bar Her Prosecution
Orie Melvin: State Has No Authority To Prosecute Her
Court Asked To Dismiss Former Cal U President Lawsuit
LCCC Will Arm Security Personnel
State Treasury Adds Rebates To Unclaimed Property Listings
Philly Casino Applicants To Present Plans In Feb
PA Hit By Spike In Unemployment Comp Hotline Calls
Editorial: Kill Film Tax Credit
Cong. Dent Co-Sponsors Gay Rights Immigration Bill
Former Judge, Rep. Joseph Doyle Passes
Distressed Cities On Senate Democratic Agenda
Dauphin DA Considers Harrisburg Debt Inquiry
New Auditor General To Audit HBG Authority Finances
Harrisburg Carries $16 Million Deficit To Next Year
Editorial: State Should Ban Swaps
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Observers Say PA Isn’t Ready For More Gun Control
Op-Ed: Corbett’s Office Is Following Right To Know Law
Poll: PA Republicans’ Mood Is For Compromise
Challenges Mount To Lottery Privatization Plan
Corbett Seeks To Counter Opposition To Lottery Plan
DeWeese Appeals Conviction On Corruption Charges
Orie Melvin’s Job As Judge Does Not Bar Her Prosecution
Orie Melvin: State Has No Authority To Prosecute Her
Court Asked To Dismiss Former Cal U President Lawsuit
LCCC Will Arm Security Personnel
State Treasury Adds Rebates To Unclaimed Property Listings
Philly Casino Applicants To Present Plans In Feb
PA Hit By Spike In Unemployment Comp Hotline Calls
Editorial: Kill Film Tax Credit
Cong. Dent Co-Sponsors Gay Rights Immigration Bill
Former Judge, Rep. Joseph Doyle Passes
Distressed Cities On Senate Democratic Agenda
Dauphin DA Considers Harrisburg Debt Inquiry
New Auditor General To Audit HBG Authority Finances
Harrisburg Carries $16 Million Deficit To Next Year
Editorial: State Should Ban Swaps
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December 18, 2012
Tuesday NewsClips
Union, Lawmakers Ask Court To Block Lottery Privatization
PA Electoral College Formally Votes For Obama
Mellow Could Be Imprisoned In Wayne County
Dems Nominate Miller To Fill House Vacancy
Casey Softens Stance Against Assault Weapons Ban
Democrats, Republicans Split On Stricter Gun Control
Rendell Issues 5 Point Plan To Combat Mass Shootings
PA Table Games Revenue Up Slightly In November
PA Court: Fake Texts Don’t Violate Wiretap Act
Yuengling Wrests U.S. Crown From Sam Adams
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PA Electoral College Formally Votes For Obama
Mellow Could Be Imprisoned In Wayne County
Dems Nominate Miller To Fill House Vacancy
Casey Softens Stance Against Assault Weapons Ban
Democrats, Republicans Split On Stricter Gun Control
Rendell Issues 5 Point Plan To Combat Mass Shootings
PA Table Games Revenue Up Slightly In November
PA Court: Fake Texts Don’t Violate Wiretap Act
Yuengling Wrests U.S. Crown From Sam Adams
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