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Gov. Corbett, Officials Detail Gifts, Free Travel

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.

2013/05/01

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NJ Gov. Chris Christie Launches First Campaign Ad

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has launched his first television commercial of this year’s gubernatorial campaign.

2013/05/01

(An AR-15 rifle, similar to one of the firearms raffled off by the Chester County Deputy Sheriff's Association. File photo)

West Chester Mayor Lets Assault Rifle Raffle in Chester County Move Forward

The raffle was organized by the Chester County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and the proceeds will help pay for programs in the department’s dog units.

2013/04/30

(Community activist Cheri Honkala testifies before Philadelphia City Council on the school budget crisis. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Education Activists Plead For $60-Million Stopgap For Philadelphia Schools

Council hasn’t decided whether or how it can give the school district $60 million more, but dozens from the public urged Council to find a way.

2013/04/30

(Discussion about gun control spilled outside the hearing room. Credit: David Madden)

NJ Lawmakers Get An Earful Examining Gun Control Issues

People on both sides of the gun control issue jammed a New Jersey state senate hearing room where a series of reforms sought by Democrats are being considered this week in committee.

2013/04/30

(Deb Beck, president of the Drug and Alcohol Service Providers Organization of Pennsylvania, testifies before a state senate committee. Credit: Tony Romeo)

Pa. State Senators Examine Social Effects of Liquor Sale Privatization

The Senate hearings come more than a month after the House passed its version of a privatization bill.

2013/04/30

(Mariela Castro, in Feburary 2013. Credit: Adalberto Roque/ AFP/ Getty Images)

US State Dept. Relents, Will Allow M. Castro To Visit Philadelphia From Cuba

It was announced last week that the State Department would not allow Mariela Castro, daughter of Raul Castro and niece of Fidel, to travel from New York to Philadelphia for Equality Forum’s international LGBT civil rights summit.

2013/04/30

(Protesters stand outside the Criminal Justice Center, at Juniper and Filbert Streets in center city Philadelphia. Credit: Michelle Durham)

Gosnell Trial Draws Anti-Abortion Protests Outside Philadelphia Courthouse

Some were accusing the Pennsylvania Department of Health of complicity in the alleged crimes. Others were calling for a ban on all abortions.

2013/04/29

(L-R: SRC chair Pedro Ramos, superintendent William Hite, and district CFO Matthew Stanski. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Philadelphia School District Makes Its Case For Latest Funding Stopgap

“The budget, in its current form, simply cannot support the services provided this year,” SRC chair Pedro Ramos told Philadelphia lawmakers.

2013/04/29

(Former US congressman Joe Sestak speaks to reporters outside the Delaware County Courthouse in Media. Credit: Pat Loeb)

Pa. Dems Charge GOP Is Trying To Rig Electoral College Voting

Former US congressman Joe Sestak likened the plan to an old Tammany Hall political boss sentiment: ” ‘It doesn’t matter what a citizen does with his vote if I can count the votes.’ “

2013/04/29

(Ellen Saracini, widow of United flight 175 pilot Victor Saracini, speaks at the 9/11 memorial in Bucks County. Credit: Brad Segall)

Widow of Doomed 9/11 Pilot Calls For More Cockpit Barriers on Airliners

US Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) was joined by Ellen Saracini 9/11 Memorial in Bucks County to talk about legislation that would require airlines to install a secondary barrier to protect the flight crew.

2013/04/29

Parents Gather To Protest Philadelphia School Closings

Today, City Council will hear from Philadelphia School District superintendent William Hite, on what he says is a 300-million dollar budget hole.

2013/04/29

(Portrait of 30th United States President Calvin Coolidge. Credit: National Archives/Newsmakers/Getty Images))

Biography On ‘Accidental President’ Coolidge Highlights 1920’s Economic Boom

A Tea Party group’s event Sunday will hear the story of a President who promised to cut taxes and spending, and it’s not Ronald Reagan.

2013/04/27

(US Sen. Pat Toomey. File photo by Chip Somodevilla/ Getty Images)

Despite Compromise Failure, Pa. Voters Approve of Toomey’s Gun Legislation Effort

A new poll indicates that US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has scored points with Pennsylvania voters for his stance on background checks for gun purchases.

2013/04/26