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Archive of Pennsylvania on Tuesday May 06, 2008
Rendell speech annoys legislators
At a ceremony honoring Pennsylvania police officers slain in the line of duty last year, Gov. Ed Rendell seized the bully pulpit to make a renewed call for gun-control measures. But afterward, Rendell's message left some lawmakers feeling just plain bullied. Read More
Stage set for vote on gay marriage ban
Minutes after a Senate committee approved a bill to amend the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage yesterday, Democratic legislators from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia vociferously attacked the proposal, calling it "disgraceful, morally wrong and unnecessary." Read More
Bonanza from lease of turnpike not so big?
Leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike for 75 years may not offer as big a bonanza as some officials have suggested. Read More
PLCB thirsts for more sales
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board racked up a record $1.7 billion in sales in the 2006-07 fiscal year. Yet the PLCB isn't satisfied. Read More
State gambling board seeks to add 'slots cops'
Some Gaming Control Board agents would be "slots cops" with arrest powers in casinos under a proposal aired Monday before a special legislative panel. Read More
Court orders judge to examine DeNaples investigation
A Dauphin County judge has been ordered to determine whether grand jury secrecy rules were violated in the investigation of a casino owner and a Catholic priest. Read More
Immunity sought for Dougherty
Labor leader John J. Dougherty will assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination unless he is given immunity so he can testify as a defense witness in the trial of a South Philadelphia contractor, according to court papers filed yesterday. Read More
Bill seeks to restrict robo calls
In the days leading up to Pennsylvania's presidential primary, Democratic voters' phone lines lit up with calls from the candidates. Or, more likely, from their automated surrogates. And that did not make many voters happy. Read More
State drug testing proposal hits snag
Robert Birnbrauer can't understand why medical professionals in Pennsylvania hospitals aren't randomly tested for drug use. Read More
Got milk? Could be a crime
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS, Pa. -- The Department of Agriculture threw its weight at dairy farmer Mark Nolt. Read More
Guard may still seek game land
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania National Guard spokesman said Monday that the Guard might ask the state Game Commission to extend an agreement that would have given 900 acres of public game land to the Guard for use as a buffer zone for a tank firing range planned in the northern part of Fort Indiantown Gap. Read More
State honors officers slain in line of duty
Gov. Ed Rendell and state officials paid final tribute to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Scott Ball at Monday's Law Enforcement Memorial Day service. Read More
Budget, health care high on agenda as lawmakers return
When legislators return to the Capitol today, they will face a jam-packed agenda that includes Gov. Ed Rendell's proposals to help people without health insurance and develop alternative fuels. Read More
Pa. Senate set to vote on gay-marriage ban
The stage is set for the full Pennsylvania Senate to vote on a constitutional amendment that would outlaw same-sex marriage and civil unions in the state, although chances appear slim it will gain traction in the House. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. Read More
DRPA board finds common ground, charts new course
When they gather each month in Camden, the 16 members of the Delaware River Port Authority board no longer segregate themselves by state. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More
Credit crunch hits states' college loans
(Updated 11:55 a.m. EDT, April 23, 2008)
The credit crisis has led some state lending agencies to suspend their federal and private student loan programs, forcing thousands of students to search elsewhere for money to pay for college. Read More
Will Democrats grow legislative edge in '08?
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Partisan mix in R.I., Conn. poses challenges
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'Purple' states turn a little more 'blue'
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WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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