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Radio PA Roundtable 01.06.12
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Slot Machine Revenues Up at Pennsylvania Casinos in December
All 10 casinos in Pennsylvania saw an increase in slots revenue for the month of December compared to last year. The biggest boost came for the newest casino. Philadelphia’s SugarHouse saw a 63% jump. Overall, the casinos combined for a nearly 14% increase. Gaming Control Board spokesman Doug Harbach says the play at slots machines […]
96th Pennsylvania Farm Show Opens Saturday
Pennsylvania doesn’t have a state fair. It doesn’t need one; it has the Farm Show. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is an eight-day celebration of everything agriculture has to offer. “We will have 6,000 animals here this week and a half, over 10,000 competitive exhibits. 400,000 people will come here to visit,” says state Agriculture Secretary […]
Developing a New Natural Gas Infrastructure
Private industry is working to develop a new, natural gas infrastructure in Pennsylvania and beyond. For instance, Clean Energy Fuel Corp’s new plans call for “America’s Natural Gas Highway.” The nationwide project will develop about 150-natural gas fueling stations over the next three years. “We are planning… to put stations in Carlisle, Mill Hall and […]
State House Democrats Try to Get Movement on Transportation Funding
Some Democratic leaders in the state house are trying to get more focus on transportation funding issues. Saying there is a cost to inaction; House Minority Whip Mike Hanna and Caucus Chairman Dan Frankel are introducing a package of bills to help close the state’s transportation funding gap. The bills are based on the recommendations […]
Many Choices in New Hampshire Primary
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum may be getting most of the ink in the buildup to next week’s New Hampshire primary, but theirs are just two of the 30-names that will appear on the Granite State’s GOP presidential primary ballot. Ballot access is relatively easy in New Hampshire, where citizen candidates like Bear Betzler can find […]
Rick Santorum Finishes a Strong 2nd in Iowa
Rick Santorum proved on Tuesday night that you don’t have to finish in first place to score a victory. His strong and surprising 2nd-place finish in the Iowa caucuses has earned him new respect and the attention of talking heads throughout the political world. In a near photo-finish, Santorum finished just 8 votes behind […]
PA Wine Industry Grows in Size, Reputation
The number of licensed Pennsylvania wineries has grown from just over 100 to more than 180 in the past five years. “That is an enormous jump, especially when we think about ten years ago when we had about 65-wineries,” says Pennsylvania Winery Association Executive Director Jennifer Eckinger. Pennsylvania wineries combine two of Pennsylvania’s biggest industries: […]
State Police Investigate 10 Fatal Crashes Over the New Year Holiday
Pennsylvania State Police investigated ten fatal crashes during the four-day holiday weekend that ran from December 30th through January 2nd. They handled 552 wrecks, 141 fewer crashes than the last New Year’s holiday. Six of those who were killed were not wearing seatbelts and two of the fatal crashes were blamed on drunk driving. State […]
More Than a Dozen State Lawmakers Are Leaving Their Seats
Expect more turnover in the state legislature with at least 16 lawmakers leaving to take new posts or announcing they will not seek re-election. Six house members have been elected to new posts: Montgomery County Commissioner, Philadelphia Sheriff, Philadelphia City Council, Lehigh County Judge and Allegheny County Controller. Several representatives and senators will retire at […]