The Legislature

After 30 years, Fumo to depart Senate with complex legacy of power, service

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/120537421019250.xml&coll=1

Guv praises Fumo record as Vince bows out

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080313_Guv_praises_Fumo_record_as_Vince_bows_out.html

Alluding to federal probe, Fumo says he won't run again

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080313_Alluding_to_federal_probe__Fumo_says_he_wont_run_again.html

As a dealmaker, Fumo brought the money home

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080313_As_a_dealmaker__Fumo_brought_the_money_home.html

John Baer: Stories of The Vince - One of a kind

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080313_John_Baer__Stories_of_The_Vince_-_One_of_a_kind.html

Few were neutral about Fumo

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864847-85.stm

THE MEASURE OF THE MAN

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080313_THE_MEASURE_OF_THE_MAN.html

Editorial: Vince Fumo

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080313_Editorial__Vince_Fumo.html

Excerpts From Fumo Speech

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080313_Excerpts_From_Fumo_Speech.html

Senate bills take aim at regulating lenders

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864719-28.stm

Health care proposal moves ahead in House

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864778-85.stm

Energy policy for state picks up steam Lawmakers near final bargaining

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19387250&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

Clearing the smoke: Pennsylvania ban must be free of killer exemptions

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864727-192.stm

As state inches toward a smoking ban, make it cover as many places as possible

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/ourview/all-editorial1.6308014mar12,0,4239268.story

Statewide smoking ban falls prey to influence of special interests

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1205358917289330.xml&coll=1

Text messaging big distraction

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19387233&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

Bill would create designated driver service

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-03132008-1502784.html

Ensure inspections done on time

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/505548.html?nav=728

Education

State System chief getting better pay, job perks in new post

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864790-298.stm

Elections/Politics

Tayoun sees Fumo seat as Dougherty's to lose

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080313_Tayoun_sees_Fumo_seat_as_Doughertys_to_lose.html

Fumo's departure throws state Senate race into flux

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080313_Analysis__Fumos_departure_throws_state_Senate_race_into_flux.html

Editorial: John Dougherty

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080313_Editorial__John_Dougherty.html

Johnny Doc: I'm clear with the feds

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080313_Johnny_Doc__Im_clear_with_the_feds.html

Pa. Dems take some heat for backing Obama

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080313_Pa__Dems_take_some_heat_for_backing_Obama.html

Obama, Clinton parrying over perceptions

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864845-176.stm

Chelsea Clinton stumps in city

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864834-85.stm

Clinton vs. Obama fuels party switch

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_557019.html

On behalf of her mother

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080313_13-CHELSEA_ART.html

Poll: Hillary’s negative rating rivals Santorum’s

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19387230&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

Hillary has Scranton parade all to herself

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19387406&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

More voters becoming Democrats

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/507035.html?nav=5011

Candidates scouting rally sites in Bucks

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-03132008-1502670.html

Former president stumps for wife in Johnstown

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/505564.html?nav=742

Crime/Punishment

1,800 in Pa. could exit jail early

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080313_13crack_tmb_ART.html

Local News

So much for Lehigh Valley meeting pollution standard

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1-5epabox.6310968mar13,0,1800458.story

Lehigh to get grant for rail trail

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5commish.6311249mar13,0,6434032.story

Summit Hill rejects regional police

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_1regional.6309673mar13,0,5407327.story

Wilkins commissioners mull police merger

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864781-56.stm

Developer to get Route 130 repair bill

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_557034.html

Planned mine a $400M investment

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-13-Foundation-Mine-seconds

Ethanol rezoning decision stands

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19387296&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

Bad road? At least we're not in Philly

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1205367901185000.xml&coll=1

Penndel takes steps to regionalize police

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-03132008-1502797.html

Philly

Philadelphia asks court to let city make its own gun laws

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080313_Philadelphia_asks_court_to_let_city_make_its_own_gun_laws.html

City suit to test Pa. high court

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080313_City_suit_to_test_Pa__high_court.html

2 more middle schools likely will close

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080313_2_more_middle_schools_likely_will_close.html

HUD secretary stonewalls Casey's PHA questions

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080313_HUD_secretary_stonewalls_Caseys_PHA_questions.html

HUD chief dodges Senate questions about Phila.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080313_HUD_chief_dodges_Senate_questions_about_Phila_.html

Ramsey: Special police districts for casinos?

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080313_Ramsey__Special_police_districts_for_casinos_.html

Nutter wants area colleges to help Phila. Graduates

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080313_Nutter_wants_area_colleges_to_help_Phila__graduates.html

Editorial: Nutter's Call

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080313_Editorial__Nutters_Call.html

Pitt

State, county eye drink tax alternatives

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_556972.html

Survey: More than a quarter of region's roads rated 'poor'

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864792-85.stm

Onorato: Deer population must be curbed

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864761-85.stm

County can't meet new smog standards

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08073/864849-85.stm

Cuts threaten Children's program to train pediatricians

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_556987.html

Washington

Veto tarnishes U.S. standing

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19387234&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

Business

135 jobs in doubt in Omega merger

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/462982.html