Entries by PAMatters

Ask the Governor (AUDIO) from Monday, August 19th

This edition of Ask the Governor was recorded on Monday, August 19th, 2013 and also featured the first appearance by the First Lady of Pennsylvania, Susan Corbett. You can listen to the entire program on PAMatters.com and/or watch video clips of specific topics. And we now offer this audio version COMMERCIAL FREE. Click the play button […]

Radio PA Roundtable: August 16, 2013

On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, the debate continues on gay rights in PA; F&M College’s Terry Madonna talks state politics; and a special interview with one of the co-hosts of the National Geographic Channel show “Diggers”. Tim “Ringy” Sayles talks about metal detecting as a hobby and how it can possibly help fund your late summer […]

Governor Tom Corbett Returns on Monday, with Special Guest

Ask the Governor returns on Monday, August 19th with a special edition featuring Governor Tom Corbett and the First Lady of Pennsylvania, Susan Corbett. We’ll get to know the first couple, learn about their early years and what it’s like to be a modern political power couple balancing family and politics. As always, listeners and web viewers […]

Radio PA Roundtable – August 9, 2013

On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, an update on the hurricane forecast for the rest of 2013; AG Progress Days begin on Tuesday in Centre County; and Penn State is gearing up for another football season. Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting, commentary and analysis on the top news stories of […]

Radio PA Roundtable – August 2, 2013

On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, the impact of the state legislature’s continuing failure to address critical transportation funding issues; a hearing on funding for 9-1-1 call centers; and closing arguments in the Voter-ID trial in Harrisburg. Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting, commentary and analysis on the top news stories […]

New Weight Restrictions Likely on Hundreds of Pennsylvania Bridges

The legislature was unable to agree on a transportation funding package before the summer session break.  Now, lawmakers have been told  that  the consequences are coming soon. State Transportation Secretary Barry Schoch told the state senate Transportation committee during a hearing Wednesday that the lack of additional funding will mean fewer contracts let this year […]

Child Advocates Warn About Button Battery Dangers

Child advocates are warning anyone who spends time around kids to be careful with button batteries.  Nearly three thousand children went to the emergency room after swallowing a coin-sized button battery last year. Kate Carr, CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, says the small lithium batteries are becoming an emerging danger as they show up in […]