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Punxsutawney Phil Preps for Big Day
In just a few weeks, Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog will make his 125th winter weather prognostication. We Pennsylvanians have been celebrating Groundhog Day for 127 years now, but Punxsutawney Groundhog Club President Bill Deeley says they took two years off during World War II. “We just didn’t want to aid and abed the enemy in […]
State System Finalizing Deal with One Unit, Still Talking to Largest Union
Talks are continuing between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and its faculty union as another bargaining unit gives thumbs up to a new four year deal. Members of the State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) ratified a new contract last week with PSSHE. The union represents about 600 admissions, financial aid, and […]
Administration Answers Lottery Questions, Bidder Discusses Plan
Details of the Corbett administration’s plans to privatize Pennsylvania Lottery management became clearer at a public hearing convened Monday by the Senate Finance Committee. As the administration seeks to finalize a 20-year, $34-billion dollar deal with Camelot Global Services, Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser did his best to put many of the lingering questions to rest. […]
Corbett Opts to Privatize Lottery Management
Early Friday evening the Corbett administration announced its decision to hire a private sector manager to run the Pennsylvania Lottery. The administration has been exploring the possibility for months, as a way to secure steady revenue growth for the programs that benefit PA’s senior citizens. Ultimately it received one bid, from Camelot Global Services – […]
US Agriculture Secretary Visits PA Farm Show
While touring the 97th Pennsylvania Farm Show, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called it an impressive display of what’s grown and produced in the commonwealth. “It’s great to – in a sense – be back home, having been born and raised in Pittsburgh,” adds the former Governor of Iowa. The rural economy doesn’t always get […]
Radio PA Roundtable 1.11.13
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul bring you the latest moves by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to save money and why the union for corrections officers is upset about it. Also, Farm Show, Farm Show, Farm Show! Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the […]
Bad Flu Season Likely Has Not Peaked Yet
Influenza is now widespread across Pennsylvania and it doesn’t appear the season has slowed down yet. More than 11 thousand lab confirmed flu cases have been reported, with many more coming in each week. That compares to just over three thousand cases for all of the last flu season. Holli Senior of the Pennsylvania Department […]
Cattle Shine at PA Farm Show
Many of the cows at the Pennsylvania Farm Show will never make it to market, instead they’re more than happy to live out their days on the farm. Such is the case with Zinny, a Red Angus from Slate Wind Farm in Franklin County. She won’t be a yearling until March, but Zinny has already […]
Farm Show Epitomizes “PA Preferred”
Walking through the 97th Pennsylvania Farm Show, it’s hard not to notice the vivid blue and gold signs boasting “PA Preferred” products. From blue ribbon-winning veggies to the pork barbeque being served up for lunch, PA Preferred products are all around you. When you see that logo, you know you’re purchasing a product that was […]
State Wants to Shutter Two Prisons As It Opens A New One
Pennsylvania wants to close two of its older prisons in the western part of the state and move many of the inmates to a newly built facility. The plan is an effort to save money and shift capacity. Corrections Secretary John Wetzel says closing the State Correctional Institutions at Cresson and Greensburg is a matter […]