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Poll: Santorum has Big Lead in Pennsylvania
Fresh off of primary victories in Alabama and Mississippi, a new poll shows former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum virtually running away with the Keystone State. Today’s Quinnipiac Poll of Pennsylvania Republicans shows Santorum netting 36% support compared to Mitt Romney’s 22%. In a head-to-head matchup, Santorum clobbers Romney in Pennsylvania 53 – 32%. “Pennsylvania Republicans […]
House Votes in Favor of Legislation to Reform Capital Spending Program
The house has passed a bill to reform a high profile economic development grant program by a 184-9 vote. The bill would lower the debt ceiling of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project program, add rules tied to economic activity and job creation and make the approval process more transparent. Representative Bill Adolph (R-Del) was among […]
Corbett Would Waste No Time Signing Voter ID Bill
Citing 87% public support, Governor Tom Corbett says he would sign Voter ID legislation as soon as it gets to his desk. “I look at it this way, it ensures one man, one vote,” Corbett says. The bill being so hotly debated in the House would require all voters to show an approved form of […]
Fighter Jet Program has Economic Impact in PA
Lockheed Martin has begun limited production of the F-35 Lighting II, a fifth generation fighter jet. Three versions are being produced to meet the specific needs of the US Air Force, Marines and Navy. The average age of America’s fighter jets is 22-years, according to Lockheed Martin’s Daniel Conroy, a retired Air Force Colonel. “I flew […]
Pennsylvania Lottery Turns 40
The Pennsylvania Lottery is the only lottery in the nation that designates all of its proceeds to help senior citizens. That’s what state officials are highlighting as they celebrate the Pennsylvania Lottery’s 40th anniversary. “Since then we’ve been able to generate $21.5-billion dollars to fund programs for our older Pennsylvanians, and that’s something we’re very […]
Mild Winter Could Lead to More Active Wildfire Season
The mild winter we’ve been having could bring a higher risk for wildfires, depending on whether we have a soggy or dry spring. We’ve already had a forest fire and some brush fires in parts of the state and it’s a reminder the lack of a deep snow pack this winter can raise the risk. […]
Radio PA Roundtable 03.09.12
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Pennsylvania Reports Record Bear Season
Pennsylvania is coming off a record bear harvest. Hunters took more than 4300 bears last year. Final figures will be available once the Pennsylvania Game Commission reconciles records from a few field-checked bears. At the same time, Carl Roe, Executive Director of the Game Commission, told the House Game and Fisheries Committee that bear conflicts […]
Democrats, Republicans Both Talking Delaware Loophole
A group of House Democrats is displeased with the new Republican-led attempt to close the so-called Delaware Loophole, but the two sides appear to be getting closer in the process. The Delaware Loophole essentially allows large, multi-state corporations to avoid paying Pennsylvania business taxes. Back in January, Republican Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) introduced a […]
Rick Santorum Takes Three States, GOP Race Continues
Rick Santorum won three states on Super Tuesday, tasting victory in North Dakota, Tennessee and Oklahoma. The former Pennsylvania Senator fell just short of taking the key state of Ohio, finishing a very close second to Mitt Romney. Romney won six states on Tuesday, including Massachusetts, where he served as governor. Newt Gingrich won […]