Corbett Says Cash-Strapped School Districts Need To Consolidate
Corbett Suggests School District Mergers
Corbett Terms Cuts A Reality Of Life
Corbett: Pennsylvania Staring At Miles Of Debt
Penn State President Visits American Idol
State System Of Higher Ed Extends Contracts For Chancellor
CCAC Freezes Hiring For Nonunion Jobs
CCAC Freezes Most Hiring, Plans To Reduce Spending
School Tax Credit Program Questioned
Philadelphia To Shutter 50 Schools, Enrollment Down
Editorial: Senate Joins Attack On Education
Op-Ed: PA's Elderly Population Grows, So Does Its Needs
Editorial: Transportation Funding Woes Grow
Nuisance Bars Hard To Close In Philly
LaGrotta Pleads Guilty In Prescription Case
Santorum Tests Presidential Waters In Nevada
Editorial: Harrisburg Must Be Prepared To Sell Assets
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April 8, 2011
April 7, 2011
Thursday NewsClips
Governor Wants Pay Cuts From Union
State Workers Asked to Take 4 Percent Pay Cut
Corbett's Opening Gambit On State Worker Contract
Column: Corbett Budget Cuts, What Did You Expect?
Op-Ed: What Does A Billion Dollar Deficit Really Mean? Sen. Folmer
Op-Ed: We Can't Judge Teachers By Test Results
House Nears Final Vote On Lawsuit Rule Changes
Lawmakers To Vote On Lawsuit Liability Bill
House Republicans Unveil Welfare Reform Proposals
Welfare Targeted To Spare Higher Ed
Corbett: Cutting Welfare Fraud Could Provide Budget Relief
Piccola Blames Penn State For Lack Of Humility In Budget Matters
Group Behind NoVoucherTax.org Ad Campaign Remains Mystery
Editorial: Switching To Miles Driven Gasoline Tax
New Sprinkler Law On Verge Of Repeal
Alvernia U. Receives $1.5 Million Gift From Late Sen. O'Pake
Pallone Plans Run For Westmoreland Commissioner
Barletta, Marino Praise House GOP Budget Plan
Editorial: Guns On Campus? Trouble Waiting To Happen
Harrisburg Council Receives Report On City's Finances
Attorneys: Harrisburg Isn't Ready For Bankruptcy Yet
Business Owners Discuss Impact Of Dauphin County Sales Tax
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State Workers Asked to Take 4 Percent Pay Cut
Corbett's Opening Gambit On State Worker Contract
Column: Corbett Budget Cuts, What Did You Expect?
Op-Ed: What Does A Billion Dollar Deficit Really Mean? Sen. Folmer
Op-Ed: We Can't Judge Teachers By Test Results
House Nears Final Vote On Lawsuit Rule Changes
Lawmakers To Vote On Lawsuit Liability Bill
House Republicans Unveil Welfare Reform Proposals
Welfare Targeted To Spare Higher Ed
Corbett: Cutting Welfare Fraud Could Provide Budget Relief
Piccola Blames Penn State For Lack Of Humility In Budget Matters
Group Behind NoVoucherTax.org Ad Campaign Remains Mystery
Editorial: Switching To Miles Driven Gasoline Tax
New Sprinkler Law On Verge Of Repeal
Alvernia U. Receives $1.5 Million Gift From Late Sen. O'Pake
Pallone Plans Run For Westmoreland Commissioner
Barletta, Marino Praise House GOP Budget Plan
Editorial: Guns On Campus? Trouble Waiting To Happen
Harrisburg Council Receives Report On City's Finances
Attorneys: Harrisburg Isn't Ready For Bankruptcy Yet
Business Owners Discuss Impact Of Dauphin County Sales Tax
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April 6, 2011
Wednesday NewsClips
Corbett Proposes 4 Percent Pay Cut For State Workers
Education Tops List Of Voters' Concerns
New Poll: 58 percent feel state government is on the wrong track, 23 percent concerned about eduction, 19 percent concerned about economy or jobs, 38 percent think Corbett is not doing a good job, 35 percent approval rating. On Sen. Casey, 32 percent say he deserves re-election, 43 percent say it's time for someone new. On President Obama, 46 percent disapprove of the job he's doing.
Community College Students Rally For Funding
Pitt Students Pack Capitol To Protest Budget Cuts
Students Protest Higher Ed Cuts
Education Advocates Rally At Capitol Against Budget Cuts
Protesters Flood Capitol Over Cuts
Education Bills Head To Full Senate
Senate Panel OKs School Mandate Relief Bills
Pay Freezes Not Enough To Stave Off School Districts Cuts
Bill Would Require Voters to Approve Certain Property Tax Hikes
Bills Make Property Tax Hikes Harder
New PA Graduation Rate Calculation Denounced
Editorial: Don't Remind, Consolidate Schools
2 More Sentenced For Bonusgate
Judge Denies Orie Motions To Dismiss Corruption Case
Judge Rejects Orie's Double-Jeopardy Claim
York Lawmaker Eyes Bid For State Auditor General
Legislators Propose A Public Integrity Commission
Legislators Propose New Capitol Ethics Commission
Slots Revenue Down In March At Erie Casino
Op-Ed: Sprinklers Will Save Lives, Won't Kill Housing Recovery
Column: Harrisburg Incinerator Report To Keep Chapter 9 On Table
1% Dauphin County Sales Tax Floated To Aid Harrisburg
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Education Tops List Of Voters' Concerns
New Poll: 58 percent feel state government is on the wrong track, 23 percent concerned about eduction, 19 percent concerned about economy or jobs, 38 percent think Corbett is not doing a good job, 35 percent approval rating. On Sen. Casey, 32 percent say he deserves re-election, 43 percent say it's time for someone new. On President Obama, 46 percent disapprove of the job he's doing.
Community College Students Rally For Funding
Pitt Students Pack Capitol To Protest Budget Cuts
Students Protest Higher Ed Cuts
Education Advocates Rally At Capitol Against Budget Cuts
Protesters Flood Capitol Over Cuts
Education Bills Head To Full Senate
Senate Panel OKs School Mandate Relief Bills
Pay Freezes Not Enough To Stave Off School Districts Cuts
Bill Would Require Voters to Approve Certain Property Tax Hikes
Bills Make Property Tax Hikes Harder
New PA Graduation Rate Calculation Denounced
Editorial: Don't Remind, Consolidate Schools
2 More Sentenced For Bonusgate
Judge Denies Orie Motions To Dismiss Corruption Case
Judge Rejects Orie's Double-Jeopardy Claim
York Lawmaker Eyes Bid For State Auditor General
Legislators Propose A Public Integrity Commission
Legislators Propose New Capitol Ethics Commission
Slots Revenue Down In March At Erie Casino
Op-Ed: Sprinklers Will Save Lives, Won't Kill Housing Recovery
Column: Harrisburg Incinerator Report To Keep Chapter 9 On Table
1% Dauphin County Sales Tax Floated To Aid Harrisburg
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April 5, 2011
Sen. Pileggi: No Agreement, Proud Of Redistricting Process
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware) today thanked the individuals who asked to be considered as Chair of the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
"More than a dozen exceptional candidates addressed the Commission during our two public hearings, and I offer my personal thanks to each of them," Sen. Pileggi said. "I was pleased that so many outstanding individuals from communities across Pennsylvania were willing to make the personal sacrifices that would be needed to fill this role."
Today, the Commission notified the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that a majority of the Commission was unable to agree on the fifth member, who would serve as chair. Yesterday was the deadline for the Commission to choose its chair. Under the state constitution, that decision is now in the hands of the Supreme Court, which has until May 4 to make a selection.
"Although we did not reach agreement, I am proud of the process the Commission used to consider the applications," Sen. Pileggi said. "This is the first time in history that interested individuals were invited to testify at public meetings in front of the Commission. I applaud the Commission's commitment to transparency, which I am certain will continue as our work progresses."
The LRC is a five-member panel responsible for redrawing the boundaries for state Senate and state House districts to reflect population changes over the past decade as measured by the federal census. Article II, Section 17, of the state constitution names the four caucus floor leaders as members of the Commission.
The chair of the LRC must be a citizen of Pennsylvania who does not hold a local, state or federal office to which compensation is attached.
"More than a dozen exceptional candidates addressed the Commission during our two public hearings, and I offer my personal thanks to each of them," Sen. Pileggi said. "I was pleased that so many outstanding individuals from communities across Pennsylvania were willing to make the personal sacrifices that would be needed to fill this role."
Today, the Commission notified the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that a majority of the Commission was unable to agree on the fifth member, who would serve as chair. Yesterday was the deadline for the Commission to choose its chair. Under the state constitution, that decision is now in the hands of the Supreme Court, which has until May 4 to make a selection.
"Although we did not reach agreement, I am proud of the process the Commission used to consider the applications," Sen. Pileggi said. "This is the first time in history that interested individuals were invited to testify at public meetings in front of the Commission. I applaud the Commission's commitment to transparency, which I am certain will continue as our work progresses."
The LRC is a five-member panel responsible for redrawing the boundaries for state Senate and state House districts to reflect population changes over the past decade as measured by the federal census. Article II, Section 17, of the state constitution names the four caucus floor leaders as members of the Commission.
The chair of the LRC must be a citizen of Pennsylvania who does not hold a local, state or federal office to which compensation is attached.
House Leader: Real Budget By Mid-April, No Leasing More State Forest Land For Drilling
Capitolwire this morning reported House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said he does not anticipate leasing any more state lands for natural gas drilling before the state budget is passed this year.
Gov. Corbett's proposed FY 2011-12 does not contemplate any additional drilling on State Forest land.
On another issue, Rep. Turzai noted Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) has talked about enacting a Marcellus Shale impact fee to help communities affected by drilling and fund programs like Growing Greener before the General Assembly goes home for the summer.
He said he has not heard the specifics about the fee, but it was something they would have discussions about and follow Gov. Corbett's lead on the issue.
Rep. Turzai told Capitolwire he anticipates a budget bill being introduced in the House by mid-April, saying it will be a real budget, not a stand-in.
Gov. Corbett's proposed FY 2011-12 does not contemplate any additional drilling on State Forest land.
On another issue, Rep. Turzai noted Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) has talked about enacting a Marcellus Shale impact fee to help communities affected by drilling and fund programs like Growing Greener before the General Assembly goes home for the summer.
He said he has not heard the specifics about the fee, but it was something they would have discussions about and follow Gov. Corbett's lead on the issue.
Rep. Turzai told Capitolwire he anticipates a budget bill being introduced in the House by mid-April, saying it will be a real budget, not a stand-in.
Tuesday NewsClips
Tort Reform Advances In House
House May Alter Civil Suit Damages
House GOP Charting Budget Changes
Turzai: Cut Welfare, Boost Higher Ed Spending
Turzai Pledges College Funding
Top GOP Lawmaker Wants More Money For Universities
Corbett Cuts To Be Cut?
Protesters Blast Corbett's School Cuts
Central Dauphin Schools Agree To Pay Freeze
Harrisburg Schools $15 Million In Hole
State Court To Complete Reapportionment Panel
Lawmakers Can't Agree On Chairman For Redistricting Panel
Panel Redrawing Districts Lines Can't Agree On Chair
Editorial: Bill To Cut Legislature Half Measure
DePasquale Weighs Run For Auditor General
Blog: DePasquale To Announce Bid For Auditor General
Man Pleads Guilty To Forgery In House Race
PSU Students, State College Mayor Protest Funding Cuts
Pittsburgh Schools To Cut Back
Drivers Could Be Taxed On Miles Traveled, Not Gas Usage
Taxpayers Pay $3 Million To Guard State Officials, Families
Editorial: Profits Jump While The Blues Abandoned adultBasic
Op-Ed: Required Sprinklers Make Homes Safer
Op-Ed: Sprinklers Should Be Choice Of Homeowners
Corbett Announces $105 Million For Homeowner Foreclosure Help
Western PA Unemployment At 2-Year Low
Erie-Crawford Unemployment Rate Falls
NE Unemployment Down For 5th Straight Month
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House May Alter Civil Suit Damages
House GOP Charting Budget Changes
Turzai: Cut Welfare, Boost Higher Ed Spending
Turzai Pledges College Funding
Top GOP Lawmaker Wants More Money For Universities
Corbett Cuts To Be Cut?
Protesters Blast Corbett's School Cuts
Central Dauphin Schools Agree To Pay Freeze
Harrisburg Schools $15 Million In Hole
State Court To Complete Reapportionment Panel
Lawmakers Can't Agree On Chairman For Redistricting Panel
Panel Redrawing Districts Lines Can't Agree On Chair
Editorial: Bill To Cut Legislature Half Measure
DePasquale Weighs Run For Auditor General
Blog: DePasquale To Announce Bid For Auditor General
Man Pleads Guilty To Forgery In House Race
PSU Students, State College Mayor Protest Funding Cuts
Pittsburgh Schools To Cut Back
Drivers Could Be Taxed On Miles Traveled, Not Gas Usage
Taxpayers Pay $3 Million To Guard State Officials, Families
Editorial: Profits Jump While The Blues Abandoned adultBasic
Op-Ed: Required Sprinklers Make Homes Safer
Op-Ed: Sprinklers Should Be Choice Of Homeowners
Corbett Announces $105 Million For Homeowner Foreclosure Help
Western PA Unemployment At 2-Year Low
Erie-Crawford Unemployment Rate Falls
NE Unemployment Down For 5th Straight Month
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DePasquale To Explore Run For Auditor General
Rep. Eugene DePasquale (D-York) announced today that he is exploring a 2012 candidacy for Auditor General.
"As a public servant, I have always been guided by the belief that an effective government is one that is accessible and efficient, which has led me to explore seeking the position of Auditor General, the Commonwealth's fiscal watchdog," said DePasquale. "The state's continuing budget deficits underscore how critical it is to protect taxpayer dollars and lessen the painful budget cuts that need to be made."
"If elected Auditor General, I will hold Governor Corbett accountable for how he spends taxpayer dollars by bringing greater disclosure of spending and by identifying ways that the state government can save money," said DePasquale.
Since being elected to the State House in 2006, DePasquale has led the fight for government reform. He was the first legislator to post his expenses online for public review, and was an outspoken supporter of the successful effort to expand the state's open records law.
DePasquale believes that the Democratic Party's nominee for Auditor General should hold progressive values and strong credibility on reform issues. With his results-based budgeting proposal, online-posting of his expenditures, and a strong commitment to education, DePasquale would be an excellent candidate and put the Democratic Party in a strong position to continue to hold the office.
In addition, DePasquale's strong western Pennsylvania roots and his solid base in the growing south central part of the state would add regional balance to any statewide ticket.
DePasquale's legislative work, in particular his years on the budget committee, gives him a deep understanding of the state budget and state programs. "Through performance audits, I will work to not only ensure that money is spent properly but that taxpayers are getting the best bang for their buck by identifying ways to increase the efficacy of state programs."
DePasquale's proven dedication to protecting the environment will also continue if elected Auditor General. He will conduct performance audits of the Department of Environmental Protection, including programs that regulate water quality, to help protect Pennsylvanians' constitutional right to pure water.
DePasquale will explore a potential candidacy throughout the remainder of 2011.
"As a public servant, I have always been guided by the belief that an effective government is one that is accessible and efficient, which has led me to explore seeking the position of Auditor General, the Commonwealth's fiscal watchdog," said DePasquale. "The state's continuing budget deficits underscore how critical it is to protect taxpayer dollars and lessen the painful budget cuts that need to be made."
"If elected Auditor General, I will hold Governor Corbett accountable for how he spends taxpayer dollars by bringing greater disclosure of spending and by identifying ways that the state government can save money," said DePasquale.
Since being elected to the State House in 2006, DePasquale has led the fight for government reform. He was the first legislator to post his expenses online for public review, and was an outspoken supporter of the successful effort to expand the state's open records law.
DePasquale believes that the Democratic Party's nominee for Auditor General should hold progressive values and strong credibility on reform issues. With his results-based budgeting proposal, online-posting of his expenditures, and a strong commitment to education, DePasquale would be an excellent candidate and put the Democratic Party in a strong position to continue to hold the office.
In addition, DePasquale's strong western Pennsylvania roots and his solid base in the growing south central part of the state would add regional balance to any statewide ticket.
DePasquale's legislative work, in particular his years on the budget committee, gives him a deep understanding of the state budget and state programs. "Through performance audits, I will work to not only ensure that money is spent properly but that taxpayers are getting the best bang for their buck by identifying ways to increase the efficacy of state programs."
DePasquale's proven dedication to protecting the environment will also continue if elected Auditor General. He will conduct performance audits of the Department of Environmental Protection, including programs that regulate water quality, to help protect Pennsylvanians' constitutional right to pure water.
DePasquale will explore a potential candidacy throughout the remainder of 2011.
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