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Prison Closure Process Criticized
As the Department of Corrections moves forward with plans to close two prisons in western Pennsylvania, what many described as a “hasty” process was put under the microscope at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. “We were planning in-house to try to do it in the best manner, but there really isn’t a playbook, and the […]
Christman Blog: The JoePa Legacy Question
Today marks one year since the death of Joe Paterno. At any other time in his tenure at Penn State, Paterno’s death and the subsequent anniversaries would be cause for overwhelming demonstrations of love, grief and a remembrance of Penn State football glory. January of 2012, however, was like no other time in the history […]
Agencies Working to Keep Vaccine, Flu Meds Available
Influenza hospitalization rates have increased sharply for people age 65 and older this month according to CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden. He says the elderly tend to be more vulnerable to complications. The CDC is recommending older Americans and anyone with medical conditions that put them at a higher risk seek anti-viral medications within 48 […]
Corbett to Unveil Transportation Plan Soon
As Governor Tom Corbett preps to unveil his transportation funding plan, House Democrats have already introduced a series of related bills. They reflect the recommendations of the Governor’s Transportation Funding Advisory Committee, which released its report in August 2011. Some of the funding streams it outlined as ways to help close the $3.5-billion dollar annual […]
State Food Purchase Program Turns 30
Created in 1983, and written into law ten years later, the State Food Purchase Program helps food banks feed the state’s hungriest families. However, the 30-year anniversary is one that Hunger-Free Pennsylvania Executive Director Sheila Christopher would prefer not to mark. “We would rather be standing her marking the end of SFPP, a sign that […]
Radio PA Roundtable 1.18.13
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman brings you Governor Tom Corbett’s remarks this week on transportation funding, guns, selling the state’s liquor stores and the new contract for Pennsylvania Lottery Management. U.S. Senator Bob Casey also weighs in on the gun proposals being debated in Washington and nationwide and we review the swearing […]
Visit the Governor’s Residence…Without Leaving Home
The Governor’s residence sits along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, but not many Pennsylvanians get the chance to drop in for a visit. That’s why First Lady Susan Corbett is taking part in a virtual tour of the residence. Mrs. Corbett says the online experience will ensure “that more Pennsylvanians will have an opportunity to […]
Penn State Fine Money Staying Put…For Now
When Penn State was ordered to pay a $60 million fine among the NCAA sanctions announced last summer, 25% of that money was designated to be spent on programs within the state. That wasn’t good enough for Pennsylvania Senator Jake Corman, who filed a lawsuit demanding that all of the money go to child abuse prevention programs […]
Senator Bob Casey Talks Gun Legislation
President Obama’s call for new laws dealing with military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammo clips could be a difficult fight on Capitol hill, but Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey says the time is right to have a conversation on gun control. Casey says in light of the massacre in Connecticut, the discussion is important. He expects […]
State Capitol Packed as Row Officers Take Oaths
It seemed like around every corner at the state capitol complex, Tuesday, was a Democrat taking the oath of office. Hundreds filled the rotunda and spilled into the hallways to catch a glimpse of Kathleen Kane being sworn-in as the first Democrat and the first woman elected Attorney General in PA. “I’m proud, I’m excited […]