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Tuesday showed 2014 is looking good and ugly
Capitol IdeasYo! Congrats to the House’s two newest members: Kevin Schreiber of York and Dan Miller of Allegheny County. Unofficial election results from Tuesday's primary show Schreiber takes over the 95th District and Miller the 42nd, both of which had been...... -
It's going to happen
The rallies, lobbying and support from the community have paid off. Somerset County will have a new section of Route 219 between Somerset and Meyersdale. The final permit for the long awaited four-lane extension from Somerset to Meyersdale in Somerset...Tags: Government, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Executive Branch, Somerset County (Maryland), Politics
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Two Somerset County businesses recognized with governor's awards
Daily American Staff WriterTwo Somerset County businesses received an award Thursday that recognizes Pennsylvania business owners' contributions to the state's economic development. Somerset Trust Co. and Global/SFC Valve, both based in Somerset, were among the companies...Tags: Small Businesses, Hershey (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Government, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Regional Authority
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Allentown School Board approves cutting 154 jobs
Allentown School Board approved a curtailment of programs Thursday that eliminates 132 teachers and 12 administrators, pushing the financially challenged district to more than 400 jobs slashed over the past four years. The district's second massive...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Budgets and Budgeting, Allentown, Teachers
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Aging bridges
With 25,000 state-owned bridges, Pennsylvania has the third-largest number of bridges in the nation. But it leads the nation in the number of bridges classified as structurally deficient. The average age of bridges on the state system is more than 50... -
Roy: Bethlehem would likely keep Common Core even if state doesn't
Valley 610Gov. Tom Corbett decided Monday that he will postpone seeking final legislative and regulatory approval of the controversial Common Core standards. But even if the state ends up scrapping the plan, Bethlehem Area School District will likely move forward.... -
Corbett's public welfare chief disputes financial gains of Medicaid expansion
HARRISBURG — The Legislature's Independent Fiscal Office has been praised for its thorough, fair number-crunching and for being as nonpartisan as its name suggests since opening last year. But that pristine image may be tarnished now that the...Tags: Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Elections, Government Health Care, Homelessness
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Gov. Tom Corbett postpones legislative vote on controversial Common Core education standards
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett decided Monday to postpone seeking final legislative and regulatory approval for new education standards that are facing mounting criticism across the political and ideological spectrums. The delay may give lawmakers a...Tags: Education, Edward G. Rendell, Government, Justice System, Regional Authority
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Judge to rule within weeks on bid to dismiss Corbett suit over Penn State sanctions
HARRISBURG — A federal judge said Monday she would decide within weeks whether to dismiss Gov. Tom Corbett's lawsuit alleging NCAA sanctions against Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal violate antitrust laws. U.S. District Judge...Tags: Anti Trust Crime, Jerry Sandusky, Government, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Corporate Crime
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Valley well represented on Alzheimer's panel
HealthTwo Lehigh Valley residents will represent the region on a state panel ordered to develop a state plan in response to the growing incidence of Alzheimer's Disease. Cynthia A. Lambert, vice president for government and community relations at Good... -
Where in the world is Ed Pawlowski? All over the place, according to his campaign records
Valley 610When you’re looking at campaign finance reports, the people who give candidates money are often more interesting than where candidates spend it. But that’s not the case with Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski’s latest report. In the first four... -
Pennsylvania getting swept into national 'Common Core' education debate
HARRISBURG — In the last three years, the Bethlehem Area School District and other districts have spent lots of money rewriting curriculum and lessons to prepare students for tougher state-sanctioned academic standards and exams. "It's got to be...Tags: Elections, Government, Edward G. Rendell, Barack Obama, Regional Authority
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May 15, 2013
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May 15, 2013
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May 13, 2013
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