Pennsylvania on Friday October 30, 2009

PA: Pa. high court tosses 'tainted' juvenile cases
By John Sullivan and Robert Moran, The Philadelphia Inquirer
In an unprecedented move, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court yesterday tossed out thousands of juvenile court cases that were "tainted" by an alleged kickback scheme involving a former Luzerne County judge.
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PA: Pa. takes another shot at tolls for I-80
By Paul Nussbaum, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania Turnpike and highway officials late yesterday filed a new application to install tolls on I-80, setting the stage for a renewed fight over how to fund transportation projects in the state.
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PA: Pa. Turnpike Commission under investigation in 'pay-to-play' allegations
By Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
A statewide grand jury based in Pittsburgh is investigating patronage and possible "pay-to-play" contracts at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
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PA: Casino group's failure to enroll as lobby called concern
By Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Leaders of the House and Senate Gaming Oversight Committees say they are concerned that a casino trade association isn't registered to lobby even though it advocates for legislation aimed at helping the gaming industry.
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PA: Steady stream of swine flu vaccine expected
By Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania expects to see a steady stream of H1N1 vaccine through mid-January, so residents should be patient and have confidence that it will be available, officials said yesterday.
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PA: Pennsylvania may force Allegheny to conduct property assessments
By Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
County leaders have been unwilling to conduct politically unpopular property reassessments, so the state soon might have to step in and force them to do so, a top state House Republican said Thursday.
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PA: Issues with growing H1N1 strain delay production of doses
By Luis Fabregas, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Despite assurances by the federal government that more swine flu vaccines will be available quickly, state health officials on Thursday expressed worries and expect Pennsylvania's supply to be about 1 million doses short.
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PA: State's high court dismisses juvenile convictions
By The Associated Press, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court yesterday dismissed thousands of juvenile convictions issued by a judge charged in a corruption scandal, saying that none of the young offenders got a fair hearing.
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Weekly wrap: Rating agency slams Conn. on borrowing
By Stephen C. Fehr, Stateline.org Staff Writer
Agency lowers Conn. credit outlook; federal broadband grants will be delayed a month; and confusion continues on stimulus job claims.
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