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Corbett Confident in NCAA Lawsuit
Responding to a listener question on Radio PA’s Ask the Governor program, Tom Corbett expressed confidence that he will win the antitrust lawsuit he filed against the NCAA earlier this month. Governor Corbett is asking the federal courts to throw out the NCAA sanctions imposed on Penn State in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
“The NCAA didn’t even follow their own rules. It seems to me they’re accusing Penn State of not following guidelines. There are no rules under which they were ever charged.”
Corbett calls the so-called loss of institutional control “vague” and “ambiguous.” In fact, pointing to an external investigation of the way the NCAA handled its investigation of the University of Miami, the governor suggests it has lost institutional control.
The sanctions included in the NCAA’s consent decree with Penn State are: a four-year postseason ban, a loss of scholarships, five years of probation, the vacation of all wins from 1998 – 2011 and a $60-million dollar fine.
Even if the sanctions are thrown out, Corbett says Penn State should honor the $60-million dollar fine. However, he believes that 100% of the money should stay within Pennsylvania borders to benefit programs that prevent child sex abuse and assist its victims. Under the consent decree, only 25% is guaranteed to stay in-state.
The NCAA has 60-days from the date of the lawsuit to file its response. The Commonwealth will then have 30-days to respond to the motions being made, so any action on the suit is still months away.
Governor Corbett Returns to “Ask the Governor” January 25th
You’ve seen the video clips here on PAMatters.com and you’ve heard the show on radio stations statewide. Now, you can be a part of our next “Ask the Governor” program coming up on January 25th.
Simply look to the top of this page and click on the link for Ask the Governor. Fill out the form to submit your question or comment for our January 25th show. Video clips of the governor answering your emails will be posted on PAMatters.com immediately following our taping.
Have advice for the governor on his upcoming state budget address? Need help in dealing with a state agency? Have a question about the laws of the Commonwealth? PAMatters.com can take you to the top with Governor Tom Corbett each and every month.
Report, Gov. Tout Marcellus Shale as Economic Driver
The shale energy industry is projected to support over 220,000 direct and indirect Pennsylvania jobs by 2020, according to a new study from the US Chamber’s Energy Institute. The industry is also on pace to generate $2.3-billion dollars a year in state & local taxes by that same time.
“There are so many possibilities here as we develop this resource responsibly, and move forward with it, that I think it holds great promise for Pennsylvania” says PA Chamber of Business and Industry President & CEO Gene Barr. He says continued progress will help put a stop to imported oil.
Responding to a listener question on the “Ask the Governor” program, this month, Governor Tom Corbett reaffirmed his opposition to a severance tax. He pointed not only to the corporate tax revenue already being generated, but to the $200-million dollars collected in the first year of impact fees.
The governor is eager to see the natural gas industry reach its full potential in the Keystone State, saying his focus is on increasing demand through the conversion of vehicle fleets and buildings to natural gas power. “We can’t look at this industry as what’s there today, it’s what’s going to be there 10, 20, 30 years from now, and it’s going to continue to grow,” says Corbett.
He says there are indications the Marcellus Shale play is bigger than first thought. While the low cost of natural gas tamped down the number of new wells being drilled in 2012, production is surging in the Marcellus Shale.
Radio PA Roundtable 11.23.12
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Matt Paul brings you the latest updates on the possible privatization of Pennsylvania Lottery management. Also, Governor Tom Corbett discusses his Thanksgiving holiday and we get a preview of deer season from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the top news stories of the week.
Click the audio player below to hear the full broadcast:
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