The CEO of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will step down at the end of the month. Roger Nutt cited health concerns in his letter of resignation. Turnpike Commission Chair William Lieberman had mixed emotions in his response, but recognized the move is in the best interest of Mr. Nutt’s long-term health. Nutt was named Turnpike […]
Ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will spend the next 30 to 60-years in state prison. Specially Presiding Judge John Cleland handed down the sentence, this morning, after hearing statements from several victims and a rambling ten minute speech from Sandusky himself. “I believe that the sentence the court imposed today was a wise […]
This new career tool, developed by the state Department of Labor and Industry, isn’t your average job search website. PA Career Coach is designed to make sure Pennsylvanians are ready for the jobs that become available. “First, it’s innovative. Second, it’s common sense,” explains Governor Tom Corbett. “We don’t always get that combination in state […]
Governor Tom Corbett will be back in our studio on November 8th to give us his post-election thoughts and weigh in on other issues, including your questions. You can take part in our next program by clicking the “Ask the Governor” link at the top of this page and filling out the form with your brief […]
It’s only October, but consumers are already browsing for their holiday purchases, and Wilkes University’s Dr. Anthony Liuzzo is already out with his 2012 Holiday Retail Sales Forecast. “I’m predicting that sales with increase by 3%, and that would be same store sales for November and December,” Liuzzo tells Radio PA. 2011 holiday sales increased […]
The state was taking some heat for a plan to require an income based Medicaid co-pay for families with disabled children. The plan is now on hold, and families of children with autism and other disabilities will not have a co-pay until further notice. The Department of Public Welfare is reviewing the plan. Spokeswoman Donna […]
A mineral resources bill could provide a new revenue stream for the 14-universities in the State System of Higher Education. SB 367 is now awaiting the governor’s signature after clearing both the House and Senate. It would authorize mineral leases for more state-owned land, like prisons or state-owned universities. “Currently the law only permits the […]
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul bring you the judge’s ruling in Pennsylvania’s controversial Voter ID case and you’ll hear reaction to the ruling from Governor Tom Corbett. Also, a celebration of Pennsylvania poetry as an event kicks off in the state capitol this week. Radio PA Roundtable is a […]
The state Department of Transportation is looking to streamline and modernize through a new initiative called PennDOT Next Generation. “We’re going to continue to look department-by-department to make sure we’re not spending the same dollar twice, and see if we can go across agency lines to reduce costs,” PennDOT Secretary Barr Schoch explained to the […]
The state Supreme Court has denied prosecutors’ request to lift a stay of execution for condemned killer Terrance Williams of Philadelphia. Late last week Philadelphia Judge M. Teresa Sarmina blocked the scheduled October 3rd execution and ordered a new sentencing hearing in light of new evidence concerning the way prosecutors handled Williams’ 1986 murder trial. Defense […]