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Radio PA Roundtable 05.10.13
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul remember the life and governorship of George Leader, who passed away Thursday at the age of 95. Also, the big money issues are moving on a faster track in Harrisburg…updates on pension reform and transportation funding. Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring […]
Governor Leader Dies at Age 95
He was the second youngest man to serve as Governor of Pennsylvania, taking office at age 37 in 1955. Governor George Leader, born in York County in 1918, is being remembered across the state. He died after a brief illness at age 95. After Leader left office, he remained active on boards and commissions and […]
Governor Still Faces Low Numbers, But Senator Toomey Gets Boost in New Poll
Governor Tom Corbett is facing one fewer potential opponent next year with word that Republican Bruce Castor has decided not to run against him in the primary. But he’s still facing challenging approval ratings. The latest Franklin and Marshall College Poll shows Governor Corbett’s job performance remains around 25% and more than half of […]
PA High Court Deems Final Redistricting Plan Constitutional
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to dismiss the appeals filed by critics of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s 2012 Revised Final Plan. In his opinion Chief Justice Ronald Castille suggested the question of municipal splits was “close,” but writes that the appellants did not prove the plan is contrary to law. The state’s high […]
Second Man to Set Foot on Moon Says U S Should Have Its Eyes on Mars
It has been nearly two years since the last space shuttle lifted off. Where does the U S space program stand and where should it be aiming? A new book from a renowned astronaut lays out a vision for a mission to Mars. Buzz Aldrin was the second man to set foot on the moon, […]
Pension Reform Plan Becomes Legislation
Bills that are about to be introduced in the House and Senate will reflect the comprehensive pension reform plan that Governor Tom Corbett outlined back in February. “Should we be successful, this will be the most comprehensive pension reform package in the United States of America,” explains Senator Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), who will sponsor the […]