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Governor Tom Corbett Addresses Public Perceptions in the Sandusky Case

Making perhaps his most extensive comments on the record to date, Governor Tom Corbett today addressed numerous issues involving the perception that he in any way delayed the Jerry Sandusky investigation for political reasons. Sandusky is currently awaiting sentencing after being convicted on 45 counts of the sexual abuse of young boys. The former Penn State […]

Researchers Need Public’s Help Tracking Stink Bugs

Once Penn State researchers have assembled enough data, they’ll be able to better predict where stink bugs will appear.  Entomologist John Tooker is asking Pennsylvanians to report stink bug sightings and damage online.  “People can visit and contribute any observations they may have, whether it’s one bug or 10,000 bugs.” Stink bugs do not sting […]

Court Date Set for Challenges to Latest State Legislative Maps

Court rejection of the first plan sent the state’s Legislative Reapportionment Commission back to the drawing board this summer.  Now, a court date has now been set for challenges to the new plan. The latest maps for state house and senate districts passed the committee, which includes leadership from both chambers, on a 4 to […]

Drivers License, PennDOT

Report Cites Voter Troubles Obtaining Photo ID

The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center sent a team of volunteers to PennDOT licensing centers, where they found a lack of signage and information about Pennsylvania’s new Voter ID law.  They also noted that in three out of every ten cases, individuals were told they had to pay for an ID that should have been […]

Emerald Ash Borer Spreads in Pennsylvania

The Emerald Ash Borer continues to spread in Pennsylvania.   Six more counties have been added to the list, bringing to 28 the number of counties in Pennsylvania where the pest has been detected.  State Agriculture officials are urging the public not to transport firewood, its one way the ash borer can be spread. You should […]

RadioPA Roundtable

Radio PA Roundtable 08.03.12

On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul discuss the latest Voter ID developments as a Commonwealth Court hearing wrapped this week; you’ll also get a wrap-up of another busy week at Penn State University as attentions shift to on-the-field concerns in the football program; and an update on the efforts to privatize PA Lottery […]

Top Democrat: Private Management Agreement Unnecessary for PA Lottery

The Pennsylvania Lottery’s 2011-12 Annual Report shows a 10.4% increase in net revenues, which means a record $1.06-billion will be used for programs that benefit the state’s senior citizens. The positive financial news comes as the state Department of Revenue continues to investigate a potential private management agreement for the lottery, and House Minority Leader […]

Study: Shale Land Concentrated Among Few Landowners

Researchers at Penn State sought out public records in 11-counties that account for most of the state’s natural gas drilling, and they found that the majority of landowners have little voice in leasing decisions. Overall, 13% of the land is owned by the state and 27% is owned by nonresidents.  That leaves 60% which is […]

Guns, Seized Guns

Legislation Crafted to Keep Young People Out of Gangs

  A trio of southeastern Pennsylvania lawmakers is introducing a bill designed to prevent gang violence before it starts  The bill would make it a criminal offense to recruit gang members in Pennsylvania.  “It will give law enforcement a tool to stop people from trying to recruit young folks into gang activity,” says Senate Majority […]