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Radio PA Roundtable 03.15.13
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul sit down with Governor Tom Corbett to discuss his slumping poll numbers and the state of the economy. This week’s show also features an explanation of the “Pay-to-Play” scandal at the Turnpike that’s resulted in criminal charges, and we’ll hear Harrisburg Bishop Joseph McFadden’s thoughts […]
Is it Time for a Name Change at the DPW?
A broad-based coalition is forming in the push to change the name of Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare. A letter of support delivered to the General Assembly last week was signed by five former governors: George Leader, Dick Thornburgh, Tom Ridge, Mark Schweiker and Ed Rendell. It begins by stating, “Words matter. Names matter. Stigma lasts.” […]
Charges Reveal Pay-to-Play History at Turnpike
A years-long grand jury investigation finds that in order to get big Pennsylvania Turnpike contracts… you had to pay-to-play. Eight men now face criminal charges: one former lawmaker, five former Turnpike Commission officials and two businessmen. The biggest name in the bunch is former state Senate Democratic Leader Bob Mellow, who’s already serving a federal […]
Poll Suggests Gov. Corbett Vulnerable in 2014
Just 39% of voters approve of the job Governor Tom Corbett is doing, according to Wednesday’s Quinnipiac Poll, while 49% disapprove. The governor’s Quinnipiac Poll numbers have been worse – 35% approval in June 2013 – but not by much. Pollster Tim Malloy also took an early look at potential General Election matchups for Corbett […]
“Property Tax Independence Act” Updated for New Session
The push to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania isn’t going away; supporters say it’s growing stronger. A bipartisan group of state lawmakers gathered in the Capitol Media Center, Tuesday, to unveil the latest version of the Property Tax Independence Act, and state Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks) is leading the charge for the second consecutive […]
Court Document Provides Glimpse into Jerry Sandusky’s Appeal
Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer has filed a new document at the Centre County Courthouse, which outlines the arguments to be made on appeal. Topping the seven-item list, Philadelphia attorney Norris Gelman writes that the former assistant football coach’s 6th amendment right to counsel was violated when defense motions for a continuance were denied. Specially Presiding Judge […]
State System Faculty Say “Yes” to New Contract
Faculty members at the 14 state owned universities have given their approval to a new contract with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Membership of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties voted overwhelmingly to ratify the agreement. The state system Board of Governors must give final approval to the deal. A special […]
Radio PA Roundtable 03.08.13
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Matt Paul takes us inside the final budget hearing of the three week cycle. Lawmakers and Governor Tom Corbett now have three and a half months to work out a compromise before the June 30th state budget deadline. We’ll also get an update on the first confirmed cases of CWD in hunter-killed […]