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BLOG SERIES: The Gettysburg Campaign – June 27, 1863
In recognition of the approaching 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, PAMatters is sharing daily observations of noted historian Mark Nesbitt, who brings you the personal stories of the boys and men who were marching into history in the summer of 1863… Visit Mark’s blog at http://markvnesbitt.wordpress.com/ for more Gettysburg stories… June 27 Gettysburg […]
House Committee Clears Transportation Bill With Major Amendments
The state House Transportation Committee has approved a highway, bridge and mass transit funding bill, making significant changes to the senate version. The amended bill would provide nearly 2 billion annually for transportation by year five, primarily through a three step phase-out of the cap on the oil company franchise tax. The bill also increases […]
SCOTUS DOMA Decision
It was a good Wednesday for State Representative Brian Sims. He didn’t pass a major piece of legislation, and there were no breakthroughs on the major issues facing lawmakers in this final week before the summer recess. He’s also likely going to have to work all weekend as the legislature tries to wrap up the state budget […]
BLOG SERIES: The Gettysburg Campaign – June 26, 1863
In recognition of the approaching 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, PAMatters is sharing daily observations of noted historian Mark Nesbitt, who brings you the personal stories of the boys and men who were marching into history in the summer of 1863… Visit Mark’s blog at http://markvnesbitt.wordpress.com/ for more Gettysburg stories… June 26: Don’t […]
Pension Reform Bills Pass House Committee
Two bills that would drastically change the public pension system in Pennsylvania have cleared the committee hurdle in the state House of Representatives. The legislation passed the House State Government Committee Tuesday after a lengthy partisan debate over motives, effectiveness and even the timing of the committee meeting, which began at an earlier-than-usual 8:00am. Committee Chairman […]
BLOG SERIES: The Gettysburg Campaign – June 25, 1863
In recognition of the approaching 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, PAMatters is sharing daily observations of noted historian Mark Nesbitt, who brings you the personal stories of the boys and men who were marching into history in the summer of 1863… Visit Mark’s blog at http://markvnesbitt.wordpress.com/ for more Gettysburg stories… June 25 Gettysburg […]
Parents, Staff Fast for Philly Schools
Administrators took a huge bite out of the Philadelphia schools budget this year, so a group of parents and staff have decided to not take a bite out of anything to protest. The group is participating in a fast to draw attention to the massive layoffs prompted by what was described as a “Doomsday Budget” for […]
BLOG SERIES: The Gettysburg Campaign – June 24, 1863
In recognition of the approaching 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, PAMatters is sharing daily observations of noted historian Mark Nesbitt, who brings you the personal stories of the boys and men who were marching into history in the summer of 1863… Visit Mark’s blog at http://markvnesbitt.wordpress.com/ for more Gettysburg stories… June 24 […]
Radio PA Roundtable – June 21, 2013
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, state budget talks continue and lawmakers are still dealing with the big issues of liquor privatization, transportation funding and pension reform. Updates all around from lawmakers and the state’s Budget Secretary. Click the audio player below to hear the full broadcast:
AAA Releases Holiday Travel Projections
AAA is out with its projections for Fourth of July travel, and expects to see fewer people on the highways this year. The auto club predicts that more than 40 million travelers will make trips of fifty miles or more over the Independence Day holiday, a decline of just under one percent from last year. […]