MARCH 6,  2008               ARCHIVE >> FRI 2/29  SAT 3/1 SUN 3/2  MON 3/3  TUES 3/4  WED 3/5
                                                                                    

 The Legislature

 

Cell phones, driving don't mix

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862919-85.stm

 

State bills address flood and stormwater damage prevention

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080306_06stormwater_ART.html

 

Third-world smoke

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364505&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Sen. Regola asks dismissal of gun charge

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_555785.html

 

INSIDE THE CAPITOL

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1204770331181190.xml&coll=1

 

The Administration

 

Rendell invests his political capital in Clinton

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1204774806297180.xml&coll=1

 

Healthcare

 

Touring state health secretary pushes coverage for uninsured

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_555801.html

 

Doctors take on Highmark on office-visit drug co-pays

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862810-28.stm

 

Nurses fight terms for psychiatric unit jobs

http://www.pennlive.com/business/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/business/1204768521133300.xml&coll=1

 

Education

 

Delay could prompt Monaca to seek new merger partner

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862717-298.stm

 

Schools officials say no to required testing

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862720-298.stm

 

Fewer students may mean new schools in McKeesport Area

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862750-298.stm

 

Charter a new course

http://www.inyork.com/opinion/ci_8468969

 

Contract proposal hammered out

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1204770339181190.xml&coll=1

 

Med school officials unveil details

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364595&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415891&rfi=6

 

Transportation

 

Officials tackle how to finish toll roads

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862881-147.stm

 

Turnpike study on partisan path

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364504&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

SEPTA budget would raise spending, not fares

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080306_SEPTA_budget_would_raise_spending__not_fares.html

 

$8 million for SEPTA, other reverse commuters

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080306__8_million_for_SEPTA__other_reverse_commuters.html

 

Route 130 could reopen in two weeks

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862669-147.stm

 

Elections/Politics

 

Get ready for 'a last big battle'

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1204774816297180.xml&coll=1

 

John Baer: Pennsylvania is Clinton's on paper ... and hers to lose

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080306_John_Baer__Pennsylvania_is_Clintons_on_paper_____and_hers_to_lose.html

 

Dave Davies: The primary is April 22, but the winner could be determined on March 24

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080306_Dave_Davies__The_primary_is_April_22__but_the_winner_could_be_determined_on_March_24.html

 

Michael Smerconish: Skoo-kul.Joe Pa.Geno's or Pat's? Yous & younz. Candidates: This isPennsylvania

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080306_Michael_Smerconish__Skoo-kul_Joe_Pa_Genos_or_Pats__Yous___younz__Candidates__This_isPennsylvania.html

 

DEMOCRATIC CIRCUS COMES TO PA.

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080306_DEMOCRATIC_CIRCUS_COMES_TO_PA_.html

 

What to expect in Pa. primary: 'A zoo'

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080306_What_to_expect_in_Pa__primary__A_zoo.html

 

Pennsylvania poised to reap campaign dollars

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080306_Pennsylvania_poised_to_reap_campaign_dollars.html

 

Voter interest surges in Pennsylvania suburbs

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080306_Voter_interest_surges_in_Pennsylvania_suburbs.html

 

Editorial: Pennsylvania's Turn

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080306_Editorial__Pennsylvanias_Turn.html

 

All eyes will be on Pennsylvania as Democratic duo slugs it out

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1204755906155870.xml&coll=1

 

Destination: PA

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5inbound.6300127mar06,0,1322217.story

 

Rendell's clout could help put Clinton over top

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5rendell.6300088mar06,0,3030751.story

 

Tough talk begins as Obama, Clinton set sights on Pa.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862909-176.stm

 

"It's going to be all politics, all of the time" before April 22

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364502&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Clinton postpones local visit

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364511&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Stumping for mom, Chelsea Clinton charms Penn crowd

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080306_Stumping_for_mom__Chelsea_Clinton_charms_Penn_crowd.html

 

Chelsea Clinton speaks to young voters in Philly

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_2chelsea.6301003mar06,0,5932707.story

 

Hillary campaign stop possible this weekend

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080306_06-HILLARY_ART.html

 

Registering with a party gives independents a vote

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-bottom_col-a.6298369mar05,0,3847253.story

 

All eyes on Lehigh Valley in Democratic presidential race

http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-15/1204779914100600.xml&coll=2

 

State Senate candidate's finances under scrutiny

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_555792.html

 

Reading Councilman Fuhs to seek state Senate seat

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=83133

 

Gaming

 

Gambling on reality

http://www.inyork.com/opinion/ci_8461887

 

Gaming board unaware of DeNaples inquiry before issuing license, says former chair

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364624&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Sica describes Bufalino meeting

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364555&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Attorney for priest questions impartiality of judge

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364512&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Risks of using gambling as tax reform get airing

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/506691.html?nav=5004

 

State News

 

Foster care repayments may be trimmed

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1204770327181190.xml&coll=1

 

A vow to inspect care homes

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080306_A_vow_to_inspect_care_homes.html

 

Illegal slots battle confuses local officials

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_555744.html

 

Local News

 

Section of downtown will get a new name, mayor says

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b2_5square.6300407mar06,0,4567954.story

 

Toprani to establish task force against illegal slot machines

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-06-DA-slot-machine-task-force

 

Suit seeks to halt PPL nuke plans

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080306_06NUKE_tmb_ART.html

 

Proposals sought for city surveillance system

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080306_06_WIFIWB_CAMERAS_JL_ART.html

 

Advice to county: Practice before primary

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364503&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Planners OK draft for wood burners

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364560&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Fight between municipalities, PPL may be near end

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364559&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

Projections show Lake Twp. will have Wayne County’s highest population

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364558&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Montco to return $785,000 in tech funds

http://www.pottsmerc.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Daily;jsessionid=z2V3HPtJF3nTnTD0vVT74vGPnlCTppnnJm5hwrGyPn8WJRRBHhg9!966748211?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_article&r21.pgpath=%2FPTM%2FHome&r21.content=%2FPTM%2FHome%2FTopStoryList_Story_1695113

 

Philly

 

Mayor Nutter says he'll campaign hard for Clinton

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080306_Mayor_Nutter_says_hell_campaign_hard_for_Clinton.html

 

Study sees ease to Center City traffic

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080306_Study_sees_ease_to_Center_City_traffic.html

 

Fairmount Park needs more corporate help. How the garden grows

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/pa/20080306_Fairmount_Park_needs_more_corporate_help__How_the_garden_grows.html

 

Pitt

 

Ravenstahl hasn't picked a candidate

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_555719.html

 

County's flu cases nearing a record

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862879-85.stm

 

Penguins consider hotel for new arena site

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862888-53.stm

 

Hockey team rejoins talks with Hill on arena benefits

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862847-53.stm

 

Measure of help: The city deserves more support from tax-exempts

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08066/862815-192.stm

 

Washington

 

Time for health-care realism

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080306_Time_for_health-care_realism.html

 

National News

 

Looking for the NAACP's next leader

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080306_Looking_for_the_NAACPs_next_leader.html

 

States embracing stimulus as relief

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364597&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415891&rfi=6