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Governor Still Faces Low Numbers, But Senator Toomey Gets Boost in New Poll
Governor Tom Corbett is facing one fewer potential opponent next year with word that Republican Bruce Castor has decided not to run against him in the primary. But he’s still facing challenging approval ratings. The latest Franklin and Marshall College Poll shows Governor Corbett’s job performance remains around 25% and more than half of […]
PA High Court Deems Final Redistricting Plan Constitutional
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to dismiss the appeals filed by critics of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s 2012 Revised Final Plan. In his opinion Chief Justice Ronald Castille suggested the question of municipal splits was “close,” but writes that the appellants did not prove the plan is contrary to law. The state’s high […]
Second Man to Set Foot on Moon Says U S Should Have Its Eyes on Mars
It has been nearly two years since the last space shuttle lifted off. Where does the U S space program stand and where should it be aiming? A new book from a renowned astronaut lays out a vision for a mission to Mars. Buzz Aldrin was the second man to set foot on the moon, […]
Pension Reform Plan Becomes Legislation
Bills that are about to be introduced in the House and Senate will reflect the comprehensive pension reform plan that Governor Tom Corbett outlined back in February. “Should we be successful, this will be the most comprehensive pension reform package in the United States of America,” explains Senator Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), who will sponsor the […]
Governor Tom Corbett Returns on Monday
Our next installment of “Ask the Governor” is coming up on Monday, so NOW is the time to submit your question or comment for Governor Corbett. Click the Ask the Governor link at the top of PAMatters.com and fill out the form to be included in our next program. PAMatters.com is your direct link to […]
Funeral Details for Bishop McFadden
The following information is from the Diocese of Harrisburg: The following funeral services for Bishop Joseph P. McFadden have been established. All are open to the public. The services will begin on Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. when the Body will be received at St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg, PA. Bishop […]
Heart Attack Blamed for Bishop’s Death
The Diocese of Harrisburg confirms that it was a heart attack that took the life of Harrisburg Bishop Joseph McFadden last week. McFadden was attending a conference of the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia when he died suddenly Thursday morning at the age of 65. Additional details about the final moments of Bishop mcFadden’s life […]
Slots Revenue Slips Again in April in Pennsylvania
April was another “off” month for slot machine revenue in Pennsylvania. Revenue from slots play at the state’s 11 casinos was down 4% compared to the same month last year. The only bright spot in the April report was the Valley Forge Resort Casino, which posted a nearly 34% increase. Its first full month of […]
Revenue Report Predicts Big Budget Hole
The $230-million dollar year-end surplus that was projected when Governor Tom Corbett delivered his February budget address isn’t likely to materialize in the final two months of the fiscal year. “At the end of the day we think we’ll be back at the original estimate from last June,” explains Independent Fiscal Office director Matthew Knittel. […]
Radio PA Roundtable 05.03.13
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul review a week that put Radio PA’s “Ask the Governor” program in the national spotlight following comments by Governor Tom Corbett regarding the unemployed and drug testing. As always, video clips from that show are also available here on PAMatters.com. Radio PA Roundtable is […]