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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
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