Friday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

Meyer: Independent Fiscal Office Assesses Wolf’s Budget Proposal
Micek: Republican Ellsworth Finds Silver Lining In Double-Digit Poll Gap

Sen. Vulakovich Skips Debate With Challenger For Senate Seat

County Election Directors Statewide Call For Reform In Light Of Machine Mandate

Op-Ed: Time Has Come For PA To Modernize Its Voting Machines

Murphy: PHEAA Delays Decision On Cutting Student Grant Awards $705

Lawmakers Want To Force Schools To Administer Citizenship-Like Tests

Trial Set For Teen Accused Of Having Ax, Knives Outside Nanticoke High

Editorial: On Pancakes And School PSSA Protocols

Northampton County Gaming Authority Folds

Sextortion Bill Would Criminalize Sexual Coercion

Editorial: Pass Sen. Greenleaf’s Justice Reform Bills

Editorial: Bedford DA Must Be Transparent

Philly Police Chief: I Failed Miserably In Handling Of Starbucks Arrests

Op-Ed: Philly Politicians Should Look To Fix Police Practices, Not Focus On Starbucks
New Data Shows 60 Percent Of Locals Are Against Philly Soda Tax 
Amazon Gets $25M In PA Tax Breaks While Its Employees Rely On Food Stamps

Liquidation Sales Start Friday At All Bon-Ton Stores

Can Sheetz vs. Wawa Documentary Settle PA’s Great Convenience Store Debate?

Penn State Going Tobacco, Smoke-Free Next Year

The Feds
Barletta Reaffirms Support For Trump As Other Republicans Reportedly Waver

Democratic Candidates For Dent’s Congressional Seat Debate In Lehigh Valley

Camp Hill District Judge Calls Immigration On 2 Couples Getting Married

Court Sides With Sanctuary Cities In Fight Over Grants

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Thursday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

Ellsworth Running For Governor To Get Things Done For PA

White: Redistricting Rally In Harrisburg Is Democracy At Work

Editorial: Harrisburg Republican Thugs Want To Kick Voters Out Of Redistricting Process

PA House Report: Rep. Miccarelli Outed One Of His Accusers In Retaliation

Murphy: Rep. Miccarelli Violates House Sexual Harassment Policy But Faces No Punishment

Philly Electricians Union Local 98 Gives $200,000 To SuperPAC

Philly Says It Won’t Update Voting Machines By 2020

Editorial: Counties Should Cooperate On New Voting Devices

Wolf Opposes Medicaid Work Requirements Passed By House

Op-Ed: Denying Rights Won’t Help Pennsylvanians With Disabilities

Murphy: Anti-Hazing Bill Borne Out Of Penn State Student’s Death Passes Senate

Hazing Could Become A Felony In Pennsylvania

Wolf Says He Will Sign Anti-Hazing Measure

Esack: Should Grand Juries Criticize? Sen. Greenleaf Doesn’t Think So

Editorial: House Should Approve Greenleaf Criminal Justice Reform Bills

PA Court: Child Has A Right To Lawyer In Parental Termination Case

Philadelphia To Shutter Century-Old Jail By 2020

Pittsburgh-Area Schools Prepare For Another School Safety Walkout

Cheltenham HS Stresses Unity During Gun Walkout On Columbine Anniversary
Meyer: After Marathon House Gun Hearings, Fundamental Differences Remain

Lawmakers To Advance 5 Bills Intended To Reduce Gun Violence

Lehigh University Frat Loses Recognition For Alcohol Offenses

Lock Haven Prof Fighting Termination Based On Nearly 30-Year Old Abuse Conviction

Esack: Partisan Political Gridlock Coming To A School Board Near You?

PA Gaming Board Deciding On Another Auction Round For Mini-Casinos

No Bids At Latest Mini-Casino Auction, What Happens Now?

March Monthly Gaming Revenue Takes First Leap Over $300 Million

Did March Weather, Competition Chill Sands Table Games Revenue?

Allentown Council OKs Nearly $1 Million Computer Virus Fix

Closing Of Bon-Ton Stores Will Be Devastating For Some PA Towns

The Feds

What Dent Wants To Do Before He Resigns From Congress

Micek: Future Job Prospects Drove Dent Decision To Resign Early

Puerto Ricans In Philly Telling Others On Island: Don’t Come Here

Editorial: More Help Needed For Storm-Tossed Citizens

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PA Gaming Control Board: No Bids Received At Mini-Casino License Auction

The PA Gaming Control Board Wednesday announced no bids were received at the mini-casino license.  A determination on holding an “additional auction round” for Category 4 casinos will be announced at a later date.
The State’s Gaming Law establishes that if an auction within the second round of auctions fails to generate any bids, the board may, in its discretion, determine if it is in the best interests of the Commonwealth to conduct additional auctions at which any Category 1, Category 2 or Category 3 slot machine licensee, or other qualified entity, may bid.

The Board had previously made four awards in its initial round of auctions in which current Category 1 and 2 license holders could participate.

Following an auction in which no bids were received, the Board gained one additional award in a subsequent round in which Category 1, 2 and 3 license holders could participate before no bids were received Wednesday.
If the board elects to conduct additional auctions, the board must first establish criteria and procedures for the qualification of entities to participate in the bidding for a Category 4 location to place a casino.

Under law, a maximum of 10 Category 4 casinos could be awarded.

So far the mini-casino auctions have brought in about $126 million.

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NewsClips:

AP-Levy: PA Casino License Auction Runs Out Of Bidders

PA Casino Revenue Tops $300 Million In March, Setting Record

3-State Online Poker Pool To Debut May 1

Wednesday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

AP-Levy: PA Casino License Auction Runs Out Of Bidders
Meyer: Sen. Scarnati Appeals Decision Ordering Him To Pay $29,000 In Costs

Philly House Member Feels Threatened By Rep. Metcalfe

Philly House Member Says He Feels Threatened By Rep. Metcalfe

AP-Scolforo, Levy: House OKs Work Mandate For Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients

Unemployed On Medicaid Could Lose Health Coverage Under Legislation

Op-Ed: Here’s What To Expect At The Next Senate Redistricting Hearing, Sen. Folmer

Op-Ed: Here’s What Gov. Wolf Is Doing To Fight The Opioid Epidemic

No Answer From North Allegheny Schools On Security Contractor

Editorial: Student Activists Not Waiting Until They’re Old Enough To Vote

Murphy: State Grants For College Students Could Be Cut By $1,100 Next Year

Op-Ed: So, President Trump, This Is What Community Colleges Actually Do

Group Protesting On HACC Campus

Lackawanna College Launches Scholarship Supported Video Gaming Program

Lancaster Teacher Will Not Be Fired Over Flapjacks

Chesco DA’s Office Contacts Archdiocese About Secret Bank Account

PA Casino Revenue Tops $300 Million In March, Setting Record

The End Of Bon-Ton: Liquidators Win Auction For Chain’s Assets
John Baer: Pennsylvania Keeps Piling Up Blooper Awards
Nuclear Energy Caucus Hearing: The Federal Government Is Not Going To Act In Time To Save Nuclear Power Plants
FirstEnergy Exec Urges Legislators To Act On Behalf Of Beaver Valley Nuclear Plant

TMI Supporters Urge Lawmakers To Save Financially Troubled Nuclear Power Plant

Clock Ticks Toward Three Mile Island Shutdown

The Feds
Saccone Posts Military Records After Reschenthaler Call To Release Records

Column: Trump’s Deportation Machine Keeps Philly Newlyweds On ICE

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PA Gaming Control Board: March Gaming Revenues Top $300 Million For First Time

Combined gaming revenue for the 12 Pennsylvania casinos exceeded $300 million for the first time, according to figures released Tuesday by the PA Gaming Control Board.

The report shows that March’s 2018 gross table games revenue was $79,165,791, a slight decrease from revenue of $79,545,431 in March 2017.

When combined with the earlier reported March slot machine revenue of $221,350,220, total gaming revenue was $300,516,011 compared to $289,529,578 last March, a 3.8 percent increase.

The previous high month for total gaming revenue was in March 2013 with $296,718,018.

Total tax revenue collected from table games play during March was $12,743,065• with an average of 1,268 tables in operation statewide on a daily basis.

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Tuesday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

Esack: Republican Gubernatorial Hopefuls Compare, Contrast On Issues

AP-Levy: Republican Candidates Disagree Over Attack Ads, Unions, Wage Law

Op-Ed: Daryl Metcalfe Knows Nothing About My Love For The U.S. Flag

Court Filing Seeks Audit Of Rep. Breneman Campaign Finances In House Race

Editorial: State Budget Clock Ticking

Editorial: No Budget, No Pay For PA Legislators Who Miss Deadline

AP-Scolforo: State Medical Marijuana Program Expands To Include Dry Leaf

AP: Wolf Signs Bill Providing Guidelines On Domestic Abuse Bail

Editorial: Erie Diocese Tailors Smart, Modern Abuse Protocols

AP: Legislature Approves Changes In Workers’ Comp Prescriptions

House Approves Changes In Workers’ Comp Prescriptions

AP-Scolforo: House Votes To Ban Abortions For Down Syndrome

Murphy: Aborting Fetuses With Down Syndrome Banned Under Bill Passed By House

Teens Lead Forum On School Safety At Westmoreland College

Police Probe Bomb Threat At Norwin School
Police: Teen Threatened To Shoot 2 Lehigh Valley Academy Peers

AG Launches New List Of States That Recognize PA’s Gun Permits

Esack: Virginians To Lose Right To Conceal Carry Firearms In PA

AP: PA Adds 2 States To Concealed Carry Pact, Drops 1

Fmr State Senate Aid In Fayette Intends To Fight Sexual Assault Charges

Ex-Cop Sues Lock Haven U., Claims It Failed To Prevent Sexual Harassment

Latrobe Couple Adds $2M To Gift For IUP Science, Math Building

Op-Ed: A Few Reasons Temple Needs Its Own Football Stadium

Murphy: Bill Passed By House Would Require Students Pass A Civics Test

Maximum Tax Hikes Possible In Harrisburg Schools Won’t Be Enough
Lancaster Middle School Teacher Likely To Be Fired For Making Students Pancakes During PSSAs

3-State Online Poker Pool To Debut May 1

Feds Detail Gambling Losses In Fraud Case Against Erie Council President

Editorial: Faulty Law Legalizes Stealing From Government

Property Ownership Map Now Live In Luzerne County
Esack: Reporters, Politicians Gear Up For Gridiron Political Comedy Show

The Feds

Micek: Cong. Dent Is Resigning From Congress Way Ahead Of Schedule

Dent To Resign From Congress In Coming Weeks

Montgomery Commissioner Urges Fmr Congressman Hoeffel To Butt Out

Billboards Blast Cong. Kelly’s Personal Federal Tax Benefits

Lamb, Rothfus Have $3 Million+ Between Them For Fall Election
Reschanthaler Outraises Saccone In New Congressional Race

Scott Perry’s Congressional Campaign Has $426,000 On Hand

AP: Should All Online Retailers Collect Sales Tax? Supreme Court Could Soon Rule

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