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Governor Corbett Faces Off Against NCAA

Governor Corbett announced the lawsuit in early January, saying the NCAA violated its own by-laws and forced Penn State officials to accept sanctions under duress.

2013/05/20

Gov. Corbett Orders Pennsylvania Flags Be Lowered To Half-Staff

Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

2013/04/16

Gov. Corbett Announces $10 Million In Funding For Pa. Airports

The money will go towards enhancing safety and improving facilities at 10 airports.

2013/02/14

(Gov. Corbett addresses the Pennsylvania legislature. Credit: Tony Romeo)

Corbett Unveils His 2013-14 Budget Plan For Pennsylvania

Governor Corbett rolled out a wide-ranging agenda as he delivered his budget address to the legislature on Tuesday.

2013/02/05

(A Pennsylvania liquor store, in Philadelphia. File photo)

Union Representing Pa.’s Liquor Store Workers Speaks Out Against Privatization

The head of the union representing workers in the state’s liquor stores says Gov. Corbett’s privatization plan is a bad idea.

2013/01/30

Gov. Corbett Orders Pa. Flags Lowered To Half-Staff Immediately

The announcement was made on Friday evening in response to the tragic school shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that left more than 20 people dead.

2012/12/14

(credit: GENT SHKULLAKU/AFP/Getty Images)

In Response To Proposed Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Bill, Sen. Farnese Proposes Invasive Tests For Men

In the wake of the controversy surrounding a bill that would require women seeking abortions to get a pre-procedure ultrasound, one Pennsylvania Senator has introduced similar legislation—for men.

2012/03/21

(The Pennsylvania Capitol, in Harrisburg. File photo)

Chester Republican Proposes New Policy For Electoral Votes

A prominent Pennsylvania political analyst sees tinkering behind a Republican proposal to change the way the state’s electoral votes are awarded in presidential elections.

2011/09/18

Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley speaks to reporters after Friday's meeting (Credit: Tony Romeo, KYW Newsradio)

Imposing Impact Fees Just One Of Many Marcellus Shale Recommendations Approved

Imposing impact fees is among the dozens of recommendations approved Friday by Governor Corbett’s Marcellus Shale Commission on a wide range issues related to natural gas drilling.

2011/07/16

(Gov. Tom Corbett, in file photo by Tony Romeo)

Pa. State Worker Unions Land Enviable Contracts

After tough talk about concessions from Governor Corbett, Pennsylvania worker unions are ending up with contracts many other public employees would welcome in a time of economic stress.

2011/06/26

File photo of Governor Tom Corbett addressing the State Association of Township Supervisors in Hershey. (Credit: Tony Romeo)

Natural Gas Drilling Commission Reaches Halfway Point

The commission empanelled by Governor Corbett to make recommendations about natural gas drilling operations in Pennsylvania has reached the halfway point of its work.

2011/05/21