Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett

(Gov. Tom Corbett, in file photo. Credit: Mario Tama/ Getty Images)

Prominent Philadelphia Latino Defends Corbett In Comment Controversy

At least one prominent Philadelphia Latino Democrat believes the latest flap over comments by Governor Corbett is overblown and says the general trend of hyping up controversy over comments by political figures isn’t good for democracy.

2013/05/26

(Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett. File photo by Patrick Smith/ Getty Images)

Corbett Says Latino Comment Taken Out Of Context

Gov. Tom Corbett defended a comment he made last week that he had no Latinos on his staff, saying Wednesday that it had been taken out of context to hurt him politically.

2013/05/23

(Gov. Tom Corbett. File photo by Tony Romeo)

Criticism Flares Around New Pa. Graduation Tests

It seemed to hit the Capitol like a brick: a sudden groundswell of criticism over a move by Gov. Tom Corbett and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education to toughen academic achievement standards and tie them to graduation tests for the state’s roughly 1.7 million public and charter school students.

2013/05/18

Tom Corbett (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Study: Medicaid Expansion Could Improve Pennsylvania’s Economic Health

The Pennsylvania Hospital Association is trying to persuade Governor Corbett to expand Medicaid in the state with an argument they hope will appeal to him, the economic development advantages of the program.

2013/03/30

Survey: Pa. Gov. Corbett Highest Paid Governor In US

A survey, done by The California Citizens Compensation Commission, says Tom Corbett was the highest paid governor in the U.S. in 2012.

2013/03/20

Governor Corbett Continues Lottery Privatization Efforts

State Revenue Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Brassell says the governor has decided to tweak the contract and try again.

2013/03/15

Tom Corbett (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Corbett In Political Firestorm Over Pending Decision On Medicaid

Governor Corbett is in the middle of a political firestorm over his pending decision on whether to accept an expansion of Medicaid in Pennsylvania and there’s pressure on both sides.

2013/03/10

(Gov. Tom Corbett at a press conference in Harrisburg. File photo by Tony Romeo)

Right To Work Battle In Pa.?

Several conservative lawmakers have introduced a package of bills to outlaw compulsory union membership, but the odds are against Pennsylvania becoming the next right-to-work battleground state.

2013/01/28

Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord, speaking at the podium. (Credit: Tony Romeo)

Pa. Treasurer Considers Blocking Move To Private Lottery Operator

Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord has said he’s concerned that adding Keno to the Lottery is an expansion of gaming, and that, he says, would require legislative approval.

2013/01/25

(Former Philadelphia DA Lynne Abraham, in 2006 file photo.)

Potential Pa. Gubernatorial Contenders Aim to Impress Fundraisers This Weekend

It’s the second weekend in December, and a traditional event in New York brings with it political speculation.

2012/12/07

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett being interviewed by reporters on Thursday, November 29, 2012. (Credit: Tony Romeo

Corbett: Pa. Still In Dark About Health Exchange Regulations

Corbett and other governors have until Friday of next week to say how they plan to deal with so-called health exchanges — marketplaces where people will be able to shop for insurance policies.

2012/12/03

Sandy’s Wrath Impacts Deadline For Absentee Ballot Applications In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has extended the deadline for filing absentee ballot applications because of Hurricane Sandy.

2012/10/31

Pennsylvania Providing Some Aid to NY and NJ

Governor Corbett said comparatively speaking, Pennsylvania appears to have dodged a bullet with Hurricane Sandy.

2012/10/30

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Eli Avila Resigns

Governor Tom Corbett announced on Thursday the departure of his controversial health secretary, Eli Avila.

2012/10/04

Governor Tom Corbett (seated left, front) and Archbishop Charles Chaput (seated, right). (Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Governor Corbett, Archbishop Chaput Tout New Education Initiative

At Bonner and Prendergast High School today, Governor Corbett joined Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput and community leaders to celebrate a new law that provides scholarships to children in low performing schools to attend private and parochial schools.

2012/09/14