The “little movie that could” chugs to the big screen – telling the story of the team from a small Pennsylvania college that won the first national women’s collegiate basketball title in 1972. The Immaculata College (now Immaculata University) team faced many challenges- no home gym and no money for travel. It would take years […]
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In his 46th year as Penn State’s head coach, Joe Paterno has already won more football games than any coach in major (FBS) college football history. A win tomorrow at Northwestern would tie Paterno with legendary Grambling coach Eddie Robinson for the Division I record with 408 wins. “I got to know Eddie a little […]
The clock is ticking again on Harrisburg’s financial future. Governor Corbett signed a bill Thursday morning giving him power to take control of the city’s finances if necessary. Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 1151 without fanfare and a spokeswoman declined to do an interview about his next step. But she did tell us the Governor […]
Pennsylvania could become the 16th and largest state to enact a law that blocks implementation of the federal REAL ID Act. “We believe that state resistance will lead to the demise of REAL ID, and that’s why it’s important for SB 354 to pass,” says ACLU of PA legislative director Andy Hoover. He’s talking about […]
A capitol rally has fanned the flames of the Voter ID debate. Back in June the House voted, largely along party lines, to approve a controversial Voter ID bill. As supporters work to get HB 934 considered in the Senate, the Protect Our Vote Coalition is speaking out. Pennsylvania Voice field director Jeff Garis delivered […]
Make room in the already crowded fall agenda. In addition to Marcellus Shale, education reform, redistricting and privatization – transportation funding is the latest high profile issue to be added to the front burner. State Senate Appropriations Chair Jake Corman (R-Centre) tells reporters that he’ll soon introduce legislation that mirrors the recommendations of the governor’s […]
The state’s highest court is using social networking to alert people about decisions and rulings. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has established a Twitter feed to provide quick notification of new orders, rules, opinions and statements written by the justices. Art Heinz, communications coordinator for the administrative office of PA Courts, says it’s part of the court’s […]
A nationwide study of health exchanges being set up under the federal health care reform law says Pennsylvania should act to create a new insurance marketplace. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is still deciding if the state will design its own health exchange, or leave it up to one managed by the federal government. The Pennsylvania […]
Time is running short to resolve the stalemate between Highmark and UPMC. As it stands now, UPMC plans to end its contract with Highmark next year, meaning 20 hospitals and 27 hundred doctors would no longer be in network for the insurer’s subscribers. State Representative Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny), says he feels it’s the responsibility of […]