Entries by PAMatters
State House, Senate Seats up for Grabs Too
The big races, like President and US Senate, may be getting most of the attention today, but state lawmakers are also jockeying for position all across the state. All 203 state House seats are on the ballot, as well as half of the 50 seats in the state Senate. Franklin & Marshall College political science […]
US Senate Candidates Crisscross the State
Pennsylvania’s US Senate battle was largely being waged via expensive TV ads until a few short weeks ago when the two candidates began hitting the campaign trail in earnest. Both men spent the day Monday barnstorming the state from end to end. Democratic incumbent Bob Casey holds a 15 – 1 advantage in the area […]
Libertarians Field Full Slate of Statewide Candidates
In all the statewide races you’ll notice a Republican, a Democrat … and a Libertarian. Roy Minet with the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania recognizes that many voters may not be familiar with them. “You can state the Libertarian philosophy very simply in just four words, live and let live,” Minet explains. “Each individual has to […]
Two State Reps Vie to Become Auditor General
No mud-slinging in this race; just two elected officials touting their own credentials. Take Republican John Maher of Allegheny County. He was a certified public accountant long before he became a member of the state House. “In these difficult fiscal times, there’s undoubted need to ensure that waste and fraud is squeezed out, so that […]
Slot Machine Revenue Down, Superstorm a Factor
Slot machine gross revenue for the month of October was more than $188-million dollars across the state’s 11 casinos. That’s down 4.4% when compared to October 2011 figures. When comparing just those ten casinos operating year-to-year, the drop becomes even sharper; 6.5%. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) cites both the severe weather that marked […]
Radio PA Roundtable 11.02.12
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul sum up the impact of “Superstorm” Sandy and bring you details on the indictment of former Penn State University President Graham Spanier. Matt will also bring you an interview with incumbent state Treasurer Rob McCord after last week profiling his Republican challenger. Radio PA […]
Sandusky Assigned “Home” Prison
Jerry Sandusky will serve out his 30 – 60 year sentence in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, at the State Correctional Institution at Greene. Located in Waynesburg, SCI Greene houses nearly 1,800 inmates, but state corrections officials say Sandusky will be placed in protective custody to ensure his safety. It means Sandusky will have no […]
One-on-One with Diana Irey Vaughan, Republican for Treasurer
The top of the ticket may be getting all the attention in the buildup to the November 6th election, but Pennsylvania voters will be electing a US Senator, Attorney General, Auditor General and Treasurer too. The Treasurer candidates include Democratic incumbent Rob McCord, Republican Diana Irey Vaughan and Libertarian Patricia Fryaman. Radio PA’s Matt Paul […]
One-on-One with Rob McCord, Democrat for Treasurer
All three statewide row offices will be on the ballot next week, including Pennsylvania State Treasurer. The three names to appear on your ballot are: Democratic incumbent Rob McCord, Republican Diana Irey Vaughan and Libertarian Patricia Fryman. Radio PA’s Matt Paul caught up with Rob McCord this week. You can listen to their entire conversation […]