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NCAA Announces Corrective and Punitive Measures for Penn State

NCAA Sues Over Pa. Law To Keep PSU Fine In State

The NCAA wasted no time in challenging a new Pennsylvania law designed to keep the $60 million Penn State fine over the Jerry Sandusky scandal in the state, filing a federal challenge to the legislation hours after Gov. Tom Corbett signed it into law Wednesday.

2013/02/20

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett File Photo (Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Lawmakers Approve Bill To Keep Penn State Fines In Pennsylvania

A bill designed to ensure that $60 million in NCAA fines levied against Penn State stay in Pennsylvania is on its way to Gov. Tom Corbett.

2013/02/13

Gas Tax Guessing Game

Governor Corbett has proposed a significant increase in wholesale gas taxes to raise new money for transportation. But, how much of that increase would show up at the pump is hard to say.

2013/02/11

Pa. Governor Corbett To Unveil Budget Today

Governor Corbett today will also roll out his plan to address the rising costs of state and school employee pensions. And he’s expected to propose lifting the cap on gasoline taxes at the wholesale level when he outlines a long-awaited proposal to raise new money for transportation projects.

2013/02/05

file photo of Tom Corbett (credit: Tony Romeo)

Governor Corbett May Wait On Decision On Medicaid Expansion

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett may not announce whether he will support the expansion of Medicaid under the federal health care law when he delivers his budget address to the Legislature on Tuesday.

2013/02/04

British Company Ready To Take Over Management Of Pennsylvania Lottery

Democrats in the state legislature are fuming at word that the Corbett administration now plans to award a contract to a British firm to take over management of the Pennsylvania Lottery.

2013/01/11

Poll: Pa. Voters Prefer Rendell Over Corbett

A new survey by a Democrat-friendly polling firm shows more Pennsylvania voters would rather have Ed Rendell back in the governor’s office than the incumbent.

2013/01/08

Poll: Majority Of Pa. Voters Support Corbett’s Lawsuit Against NCAA

A new poll shows Pennsylvania voters support Governor Corbett’s lawsuit against the NCAA’s sanctions against Penn State, even if he’s not getting much of a bump in job approval ratings from it.

2013/01/08

Corbett Backtracks On Comments About Restricting Gun Sales On State Property

Governor Corbett was asked about why the state allows gun sales at its massive Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, and whether that policy should be changed.

2013/01/07

(The Pennsylvania capitol, in Harrisburg. File photo)

Pa. Postpones Reporting Requirements For Groups Running Small Games Of Chance

The Corbett administration has granted a reprieve to private clubs and others who were faced with new reporting requirements for small games of chance.

2013/01/07

Moment Of Silence To Honor Connecticut Victims Ordered For New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett asked that a moment of silence be taken in Pennsylvania to honor the victims of the mass school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut Friday morning.

2012/12/20

Corbett: No Will For Right-To-Work Fight In PA

Despite a Republican governor and GOP majorities in the legislature, it does not appear a battle over “right-to-work” legislation will be coming to Pennsylvania anytime soon.

2012/12/16

Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey. (Credit: Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)

At Pa. Society Dinner, Senator Casey Won’t Rule Out Run For Governor

The Pennsylvania Society Dinner, a collection of all people political, has ended in New York. It’s a weekend of parties and politics — and this year, some news.

2012/12/10

Christmas Arrives At Pennsylvania State Capitol With Lighting Of Two Trees

Governor Tom Corbett led the celebration as the Pennsylvania State Capitol Christmas trees were officially lit at sundown Tuesday.

2012/12/05

House Democrats Concerned Over Corbett’s Plans For Future Of PA Lottery

Minority Democrats in the Pennsylvania legislature say Governor Tom Corbett needs to be more open about his effort to privatize the management of the state Lottery.

2012/12/05