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Pa. bridges better, but still need work

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:35 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Across the state and in the region, a bad bridge situation has gotten better in recent years.

Editorials from around Pennsylvania

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:29:52 -0400

CORBETT'S HIGHWAY FUNDING PACKAGE DESERVES STRONG LOOK

Federal judge weighs fate of Corbett suit vs. NCAA

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:11:01 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Corbett will learn within the next few weeks whether his federal lawsuit against the NCAA over the penalties handed down against Penn State will be allowed to continue, following a nearly two-hour hearing Monday in Harrisburg.

Corbett gets cool reception at Pa. graduation

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:12:04 -0400

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Corbett got a cool reception when he addressed a central Pennsylvania university's graduating class.

Former Gov. Leader recalled as caring, innovative

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:39:01 -0400

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania - Five of former Pennsylvania Gov. George Leader's successors were among the nearly 500 mourners at his funeral Thursday as friends and family members remembered him as an innovative, energetic and compassionate leader.

Superintendent tapped as Pa. as education chief

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:11:20 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - The superintendent of a large suburban Harrisburg school district will be Gov. Tom Corbett's nominee for education secretary and replace Ron Tomalis, who after a busy and rocky two-year tenure will move into an advisory role in the administration, Corbett said Wednesday.

Sestak won't run for governor, may run for Senate

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:50:43 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak has ruled out a campaign for Pennsylvania governor, but he said Tuesday he is seriously exploring another run for U.S. Senate, possibly setting up a rematch against Republican Sen. Pat Toomey in 2016.

Corbett aide can't see Medicaid expansion in 2014

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:54:21 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - A top aide to Gov. Tom Corbett said expanding Medicaid eligibility in Pennsylvania under a sweeping federal health care law probably would not take effect before January 2015, even if the governor embraces the idea that would provide taxpayer-paid health care insurance to hundreds of thousands of residents.

Former Pa. Gov. George Leader dies at 95

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:14:17 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Former Pennsylvania Gov. George M. Leader, the son of a chicken farmer who was elected to the state's highest office before he turned 40, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 95.

Markell touting NGA initiative to employ disabled

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:56:42 -0400

DOVER, Delaware - Delaware Gov. Jack Markell is in Pennsylvania touting his initiative as chairman of the National Governors Association to improve employment opportunities for the disabled.

Harrisburg bishop hailed as tireless church leader

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:32:41 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Mourners turned out by the hundreds Wednesday for the funeral of Roman Catholic Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, a spiritual leader of 250,000 central Pennsylvanians, as colleagues hailed him as a tireless advocate for his church.

Castor drops idea of 2014 challenge to Corbett

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:34:25 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Corbett, facing stubbornly low approval ratings 18 months before he seeks a second term in next year's election, has one fewer potential opponent to worry about.

Abortion debate flares up in Pa. Senate committee

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:28:15 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - The latest stop for a Republican-penned bill to limit insurance coverage of abortions sparked an angry debate Tuesday among senators, reviving arguments over President Barack Obama's health care law and the case of a Philadelphia abortion doctor accused of killing a patient and four babies.

Ex-Pa. Justice Melvin gets house arrest, probation

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:26:46 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin avoided prison time Tuesday for her campaign corruption conviction but was ordered to send written apologies to every judge in the state because she abused her office.

Corbett's agenda creeps ahead but questions remain

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:05:49 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - State lawmakers signaled Tuesday they are moving ahead with two of Gov. Tom Corbett's top priorities - raising billions for transportation projects and slashing public pension costs - though serious questions about both remain.

Corbett, Kane, praise slain officers at ceremony

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:42:14 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett and state Attorney General Kathleen Kane praised the bravery of police officers at a ceremony honoring those killed in the line of duty.

5 Things to know for Friday in Pa. news

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:14:09 -0400

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about in Pennsylvania on Friday.

Gov: W.Va. to expand Medicaid, cover 92K uninsured

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:54:13 -0400

CHARLESTON, West Virginia - West Virginia will expand Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul through a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, which would extend coverage to an estimated 91,500 uninsured low-income residents.

Kane: Lottery deal likely to need legislative OK

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:40:28 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - State Attorney General Kathleen Kane says she's unlikely to approve any proposal to privatize management of the Pennsylvania Lottery unless the Legislature gets to vote on it.

Pa. governor, officials detail gifts, free travel

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:39:09 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania state lawmakers, the governor and other public officials are disclosing gifts, travel and other financial details in annual disclosure reports that were due Wednesday to the State Ethics Commission.

Local setbacks vex GOP governors eyeing 2016 race

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:25:11 -0400

WASHINGTON - Republican governors are often seen as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates, but a few are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their ambitions.

Philly DA assembles team to investigate corruption

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:26:24 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has quietly assembled an elite team of veteran prosecutors to investigate public corruption.

Pa. lawmakers send Corbett jury commissioners bill

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:36:53 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania state lawmakers have moved quickly to try again to let counties eliminate jury commissioners, voting Wednesday to send Gov. Tom Corbett a bill to reinstate the law following a recent court decision that threw it out.

Sestak raises $460K for still-undefined campaign

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:40 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - People who helped contribute $460,000 to Joe Sestak in the first three months of this year say they gave even before the Democratic former congressman settles on which office he wants to run for next.