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Newt Gingrich Surges to Top in Swing State Poll
There’s a new frontrunner in the race for the GOP presidential nomination, at least in the critical swing states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida. A new Quinnipiac Poll shows Gingrich with a double-digit lead in all three states. “Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is no longer just the flavor of the month since his boomlet […]
Jerry Sandusky Arrested on New Charges
New charges have been filed against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. The latest charges follow grand jury testimony from two additional young men who were allegedly targeted by Sandusky when they were children. The Attorney General’s office says victim 9 first encountered Sandusky while participating in a summer camp organized by The […]
Pennsylvania Remembers Pearl Harbor
Pennsylvanians are pausing to remember Pearl Harbor, 70-years after America came under attack. “We affirm our commitment to carry forward the lessons of that day to all who follow,” says Navy Rear Admiral (Select) John King , the keynote speaker at the state capitol remembrance program. It was a time to honor the Pennsylvania survivors […]
State Senate Votes to Expand DNA Testing
Supporters say requiring DNA samples of individuals arrested for serious crimes would be a big boost for law enforcement. “This bill updates our law to ensure that Pennsylvania investigators have access to the most efficient scientific tools to fight crime,” says state Senate Republican Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware), the bill’s prime sponsor. Specifically, the bill […]
Holiday Season Officially Arrives at State Capitol
The Governor and Mrs. Corbett honored first responders for their work during this year’s storms and floods as they lit the state capitol Christmas tree Tuesday afternoon. The 23 foot Concolor tree was donated by Strathmeyer forests in York County. It’s decorated with 800 LED lights and more than 300 handmade ornaments donated by Pennsylvania […]
High-Profile Immigration Bill Reaches House Floor
Designed to keep public dollars out of the hands of illegal immigrants, SB 9 would require proof of citizenship before individuals can receive state welfare benefits. Democrats on the House State Government Committee complained that it was drafted on anecdotes, not facts. Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) questioned Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) on whether there are […]
2011 Report Looks at the State of Child Welfare
While there’s been no significant change in the overall number of Pennsylvania children in foster care, more are being placed in family settings and fewer are being placed in group homes, according to the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children State of Child Welfare report. “Safety has to be first, but permanency needs to be an important […]
PennDOT Adds New Security Feature to Driver’s Licenses
It’s going to be harder to “fake” a Pennsylvania driver’s license. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has become the first in the nation to adopt a new security feature on the licenses it issues. The new feature employs a hologram that appears to switch between white and black as the image is moved 90 degrees. […]
PA Clarifies Sales Tax Rules, Eyes Online Retailers
Businesses are pouring over a new Tax Bulletin from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, which clarifies existing sales tax nexus law. The law requires businesses with a physical presence in Pennsylvania to collect and remit sales taxes on items sold online, by phone or by catalog. “Thousands of retailers and businesses that employ people throughout […]
Severely Injured Veteran Calls New Home a Blessing
Shot five times while serving in Afghanistan, Army Specialist Rob Kislow eventually lost his right leg, and spent two and a half years in recovery. This weekend Kislow gets the keys to his new, specially-adapted home in Northampton County. It was constructed through generous community support and the efforts of a non-profit group called Homes […]