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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Will Tackle Liquor Privitization Later This Spring
The spokesman for the state House majority leader says the chamber will likely tackle the issue of privatizing liquor sales later this spring.
Former Pa. Senate Leader Faces Charges Of Misusing Taxpayer Money For Political Purposes
Yet another prominent Pennsylvania political figure is facing charges of misusing taxpayer resources for political purposes.
Pennsylvania GOP May Ditch The Idea Of A Delayed April Primary
It appears that Republican leaders of the GOP-controlled state Senate are abandoning the idea of delaying the April 24th Pennsylvania primary as wrangling continues over the shape of new state House and Senate districts.
Drilling Bill Poised For Vote Today In Pa. Legislature
The Pennsylvania House and Senate could vote as soon as today on a compromise bill to regulate and impose fees on the natural gas drilling industry in the state.
Clock Is Ticking For Corbett’s Agenda
It looks increasingly as if many of Governor Corbett’s ambitious agenda items will have to wait until next year if they are to get done.
Pileggi Mulling US Senate Bid
The Republican leader of the Pennsylvania Senate says he’s considering a run for the United State Senate.
Pennsylvania House And Senate Pass Natural Gas Drilling Regulation Bills
Both the Pennsylvania House and Senate have now passed different bills to regulate and impose fees on the state’s natural gas drilling industry.
Casey Anthony Case Prompts Legislative Proposals In Pennsylvania Senate
The first of what are likely to be numerous bills resulting from the sensational Florida murder case that ended this week is already being worked up in the Pennsylvania Senate.
Distracted Driving Bill Moves To Pa. House After Passing In Senate
The ball appears to be in the state house’s court now that the senate has approved legislation that would address junior driver and distracted driver issues.
Pennsylvania House And Senate Show Support For Changes In Abortion Laws
Though the state senate will not take a final vote on the bill until next week, the senate Wednesday approved an amendment that will require clinics that provide abortions after nine weeks to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgical facilities.
Pennsylvania Senate Gets Tougher On Texting While Driving
“Let’s ban text messaging – let’s make it a primary offense,” Allegheny county Democrat Jim Ferlo said.
Pa. Senate Set To Take Up Pair Of Abortion Bills
One Senate bill is in response to the West Philadelphia abortion clinic horrors. Among its many provisions, that measure tightens policies regarding inspections, handling of complaints, and clinic reporting of “serious” events.
Corbett Reviewing Sprinkler Bill Passed By Pennsylvania House
The state House Wednesday passed and sent to the governor a bill that would repeal a requirement that sprinklers be a part of new home construction.
Pa. Senate Accepts Corbett’s Recall Of Philadelphia Sheriff Nominee Deeley
As expected, the Pennsylvania Senate has approved Governor Corbett’s recall of Barbara Deeley’s nomination to serve as Philadelphia Sheriff.
Pa. Lawmakers Want To Expand Use Of DNA Testing
A key state senator is proposing legislation to expand the use of DNA testing by law enforcement in Pennsylvania.
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