Author: Angela Alleman
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Counties, Governor Seeking Block Grants For County Services
Washington Observer Reporter Washington County Commission Chairman Larry Maggi was among 20 county commissioners who stood this week with Gov. Tom Corbett in Harrisburg, where the governor called on the […]
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Transportation Bill Gets Big Supporter
Philadelphia Business Journal Governor Corbett would be willing to support a transportation funding proposal that exceeds what’s already been proposed, according to a PennDOT worker quoted by CBS Philly. In […]
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Pa. House Approves No-Tax-Hike Budget
Philadelphia Inquirer The state House on Wednesday approved a $28.3 billion no-tax-hike budget, increasing education funding by $100 million and directing millions more to the disabled. The 108-92 vote, after […]
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Health Benefits Come Under Knife Ahead Of ObamaCare
Investor’s Business Daily Spending on health benefits in service occupations and among small firms exposed to ObamaCare mandates shrank over the past year, new Labor Department data show. Although employers […]
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Tamaqua Resident, State Official Talks About Women Empowerment
Pottsville Republican Proud to call herself a “Skook,” Tamaqua resident Maria Montero served as the guest speaker at a Pottsville Business and Professional Woman’s Club meeting Tuesday at the Pottsville […]
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Pa. Needs Pension Reform
Jennifer Stefano Philadelphia Inquirer Most Pennsylvania families wouldn’t dream of ignoring their financial obligations and spending money they don’t have, passing on their bills to others. So why do the […]
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Corbett Gets Bill To Abolish Philly Traffic Court
Associated Press A bill to abolish Philadelphia’s traffic court, where a federal investigation led to criminal charges for alleged ticket-fixing, passed the Legislature on Tuesday and was sent to Gov. […]
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Corbett Pushes Liquor Privatization Ahead Of Expected Action In Senate
WITF At an umpteenth press conference called by the governor on liquor privatization, press aides futzed around, arranging a people asked to stand around the podium with ready smiles and […]
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House Passes Budget Bill 108-92, Now Moves To Senate
Melissa Daniels PA Independent Next year’s state budget is one step closer to completion. The House of Representatives Wednesday passed a $28.3 billion spending plan for next year with a […]