Category: News
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A Win For PA
The BLS released its latest jobs report on Friday, and it’s good news for Pennsylvania. Unemployment is down and below the national average, and our economy added more jobs in […]
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Corbett Highlights Success Of Partnership In Berks County
WFMZ A successful partnership in Berks County has caught the attention of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett. The governor said he’s been urging officials to find ways to for residents of […]
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A New, Multi-Year Low For PA’s Unemployment Rate
Harrisburg Patriot-News Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.5 percent in May according to employment statistics released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. This […]
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Pennsylvania Economy Added More Jobs In May Than In Any Month Since 1983
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 7.5 percent in May, the state announced this afternoon. The state’s economy added 24,000 new jobs compared to April — the highest […]
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Rendell Criticizes Dems Over Anti-Fracking Stance
Associated Press Former Gov. Ed Rendell on Friday criticized Pennsylvania Democrats over their “ill-advised” call for a moratorium on fracking. The Democratic State Committee voted 115-81 last weekend in favor […]
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Young People Should Say No To Obamacare
National Review Starting in 2014, Obamacare will attempt to get almost every American to obtain health insurance. The system desperately needs healthy young people, millions of whom don’t have health […]
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Pennsylvania’s Tom Corbett: Facing Historic Challenges With Real Reforms
Editor: What were some of the challenges you faced when coming into office? Corbett: When I came into office in 2011, we faced historic challenges. A $4.2 billion deficit and an […]
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Budget Secretary Charles Zogby
Radio Smart Talk This is the busiest time of year at the state capitol in Harrisburg. The last few days before a fiscal year ends and a new one is […]
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Karl Rove: The Millennials Sour On Obama
Wall Street Journal His job approval among people under age 30 dropped 17 points over the past month. Both political parties find their congressional leadership and rank-and-file split by the […]