April was another “off” month for slot machine revenue in Pennsylvania. Revenue from slots play at the state’s 11 casinos was down 4% compared to the same month last year. The only bright spot in the April report was the Valley Forge Resort Casino, which posted a nearly 34% increase. Its first full month of […]
The $230-million dollar year-end surplus that was projected when Governor Tom Corbett delivered his February budget address isn’t likely to materialize in the final two months of the fiscal year. “At the end of the day we think we’ll be back at the original estimate from last June,” explains Independent Fiscal Office director Matthew Knittel. […]
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul review a week that put Radio PA’s “Ask the Governor” program in the national spotlight following comments by Governor Tom Corbett regarding the unemployed and drug testing. As always, video clips from that show are also available here on PAMatters.com. Radio PA Roundtable is […]
Statistics ultimately led to Governor Tom Corbett’s now-infamous drug test comments. The launching point for the entire conversation on this month’s edition of “Ask the Governor” was a statistic ranking Pennsylvania 49th among states when it comes to job growth. Democrats and other Corbett critics are harping on the figure, but the governor says there’s more to […]
While discussing the state’s 7.9% unemployment rate on Radio PA’s “Ask the Governor” program, Governor Tom Corbett expressed concern that many employers can’t find qualified employees who can pass a drug test. The comments went viral in a matter of hours, with the Pennsylvania Democratic Party asserting that it’s just the latest example of Corbett […]
A litany of testifiers foreshadowed the potential unintended consequences of liquor privatization during the first of three hearings to be held before the Senate Law & Justice Committee. “We cannot look at expansion without first exploring how increased alcohol use may affect citizens of our state,” committee Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks) explained at the onset. […]
It’s prom and graduation season, marking the beginning of a dangerous time of year for teen drivers. A new study raises more concerns in regard to underage drinking and substance abuse. One in four teens admits to driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other drugs and many believe it does not impact their […]