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(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

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Former Pa. Environmental Chief Enters Race For Pennsylvania Governor

A woman who served in the cabinet of former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell is the latest to join the ever-growing field of Democrats seeking to oust the current occupant of the governor’s office, Republican Tom Corbett.

2013/04/12

(US Rep. Allyson Schwartz.  File photo)

Congresswoman Schwartz Files Paperwork To Run For Pa. Governor

Schwartz says the condition of Pennsylvania’s economy — and Gov. Corbett’s response to it — will be the major issue in the race.

2013/04/08

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Pa. Sen. Daylin Leach Announces Run To Succeed Allyson Schwartz in Congress

Leach, an unabashed liberal, has served in the state legislature for the last decade and becomes the first candidate to officially enter the Congressional race.

2013/04/02

(Pa. attorney general Kathleen Kane at Thursday's press conference.  Credit: Tony Romeo)

Pa. Attorney General Invalidates Gov. Corbett’s Lottery Privatization Plan

She says the contract is not legal, citing several reasons, the most significant being that the Corbett administration has overstepped its authority.

2013/02/14

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Bruce Castor Eyes Possible 2014 Primary Challenge To Gov. Corbett

A Republican who opposed Tom Corbett when he was elected attorney general in 2004 says he may take on now-governor Tom Corbett in the 2014 GOP primary.

2012/12/05

Tom Corbett introduces Linda Kelly as his nominee for Attorney General. (Credit: KYW's Tony Romeo)

Corbett Names New AG At First Press Conference

Governor Tom Corbett held his first news conference since taking office – to announce his choice to replace him as attorney general.

2011/02/09

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Corbett Begins Plans For Transition, Governing

Tom Corbett on Wednesday held his first question and answer session with capitol reporters since being elected governor last week.

2010/11/10

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