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State News

 

Pennsylvania primary matters

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080305_Pennsylvania_primary_matters.html

 

For the next 7 weeks, we are the epicenter

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1204695607196260.xml&coll=1

 

Democratic rivals prepare to compete in Pennsylvania

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080305/NEWS/803050344

 

In Bucks, Clinton raising more money than Obama

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-03052008-1498423.html

 

Pennsylvania board to tackle failing water system

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08065/862502-85.stm

 

Clinton visiting Thursday

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359765&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Elected officials must pay taxes Rep. Ken Smith joins list; matter of accountability

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359767&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Compromise on energy savings is doable, but locked in politics

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1204668600129020.xml&coll=1

 

Why is port authority funding a soccer stadium?

http://www.pottsmerc.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Daily;jsessionid=vNpLHTYDldfnytVmVJphNvnNvnGK25TpfYTcPhxnvxs5m80r1pQL!-1410432021?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_article&r21.pgpath=%2FPTM%2FOpinion&r21.content=%2FPTM%2FOpinion%2FHeadlineList_Story_1685435

 

The Legislature

 

House speaker, DeWeese discuss prison reform

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-05-prison-officials

 

Ammo grabbers

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_555510.html

 

Convention needed, unlikely

http://www.inyork.com/opinion/ci_8455780

 

False alarm in Bonusgate probe

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080305_False_alarm_in_Bonusgate_probe.html

 

Fumo upgraded to fair condition; outlook good

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080305_Fumo_upgraded_to_fair_condition__outlook_good_1.html

 

Gaming

 

Pa.'s top trooper defends DeNaples probe

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080305_Pa_s_top_trooper_defends_DeNaples_probe.html

 

State police defend DeNaples probe

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-miller-mar05,0,1476320.story

 

Gaming board faulted for picking owner under probe

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08065/862494-85.stm

 

Top cop: BIE told of DeNaples inquiry

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359762&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

More cash requested for casino troopers

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1204687512283620.xml&coll=1

 

Sica judge lays out rationale

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359764&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Editorial: Casinos

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080305_Editorial__Casinos.html

 

Healthcare

 

Despite setbacks, many hope hospital will reopen

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/445495.html

 

Education

 

Busload of apathy over commutes

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359768&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Elections/Politics

 

Growth hot topic in 71st district forum

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_064235101.html?keyword=leadpicturestory

 

Transportation

 

Don't limit foreign interest in turnpike lease

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/506633.html?nav=5004

 

OUR WAY: NOT OUR HIGHWAY?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080305_OUR_WAY__NOT_OUR_HIGHWAY_.html

 

Private bidders sought to finish toll roads

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08065/862496-85.stm

 

Local News

 

Federal money for seniors? Only if they file a return

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-irs-mar05,0,940388.story

 

Director of Bucks 911 center resigns

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-2911-mar05,0,6989097.story

 

Contract awarded for absentee ballots

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_555587.html

 

New natural gas pipeline planned for county

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-05-pipeline-coming

 

County scraps e-voting plans

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359763&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

West Pittston must pay state $17,000

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080305_05_WEST-PITTSTON_ART.html

 

State taking a new look at expansion of landfill

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359775&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Procedural ‘perfect storm’ led to delay in tax bills

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359778&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Wyoming commissioners approve funding requests

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359781&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Reading not spending federal money fast enough

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=82959

 

Reading mayor says budget figures a surprise

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=82960

 

Voter rolls swell in Monroe; Democrats lead Republicans

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080305/NEWS/803050342

 

Ethanol plant moving forward despite study
http://www.meadvilletribune.com/local/local_story_064211248.html

 

Philly

 

Obama, Clinton boosters rock out in Philly

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080305_Obama__Clinton_boosters_rock_out_in_Philly.html

 

Philly's the 15th most-walkable city ... but watch your step

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080305_Phillys_the_15th_most-walkable_city_____but_watch_your_step.html

 

PGW gas-cost rate cut could reduce monthly bills by $3

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080305_PGW_gas-cost_rate_cut_could_reduce_monthly_bills_by__3.html

 

SUMMER JOBS

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080305_SUMMER_JOBS.html

 

THE 411 ON THE BPT: HOW BUSINESSES GET TAXED

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/THE_411_ON_THE_BPT_HOW_BUSINESSES_GET_TAXED.html

 

Nutter, unions perform dance of respect

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080305_Nutter__unions_perform_dance_of_respect.html

 

Philadelphia faces shortage of housing for mentally ill

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080305_Philadelphia_faces_shortage_of_housing_for_mentally_ill.html

 

Long-term effort to aid homeless

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/pa/20080305_Long-term_effort_to_aid_homeless.html

 

Pitt

 

City Council holds off voting on digital billboard

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08065/862498-85.stm

 

Councilman proposes funding measure for CCAC

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08065/862457-298.stm

 

Pitt, DUI Task Force to crack down on underage drinking

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08065/862463-298.stm

 

State sells less alcohol in Allegheny County

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_555556.html

 

City should raise parade fee cap, controller says

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_555566.html

 

New Jersey

 

N.J. budget: $170 million cut in local aid

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080305_N_J__budget___170_million_cut_in_local_aid.html

 

N.J. tickets at least 150 drivers with cell phones

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080305_N_J__tickets_at_least_150_drivers_with_cell_phones_1.html

 

Jersey is right to fine drivers on cell phones

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080305/NEWS04/803050317

 

Washington

Clinton wins Ohio, Texas; Obama, Vermont

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080305_Clinton_wins_Ohio__Texas__Obama__Vermont.html

 

John Baer: Dems' stage is set for suicidal grappling, to GOP glee

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080305_John_Baer__Dems_stage_is_set_for_suicidal_grappling__to_GOP_glee.html

 

Business

 

Tech plant to create 260 jobs

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19359869&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415891&rfi=6