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The Legislature

 

Pennsylvania House poised to pass health plan

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080314_Pennsylvania_House_poised_to_pass_health_plan.html

 

Lawmakers: Divert money from police to roadwork

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/507087.html?nav=5011

 

Reformers seek clean district drawing

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/464793.html

 

Businesses urge exceptions so customers can

http://www.pennlive.com/business/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/business/120545792562651.xml&coll=1

 

A consummate politician, South Philly Democrat notes health, legal issues 'hanging over my head'

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/120544532060420.xml&coll=1

 

Gaming

 

Mohegan Sun exec wants state to exempt casinos from smoking ban

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391415&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=571464&rfi=6

 

Casinos defend smoking rights

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19390850&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

Education

 

Lehigh University to offer students more financial aid

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1-5lehighbox.6312427mar14,0,5208412.story

 

Sickout scrubs classes today

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391441&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Cumberland Valley Schools: It doesn't pay to work here, teachers say

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1205465109259230.xml&coll=1

 

University ranks 46th as valued for cost

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391444&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

State encourages giving to schools

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1205452500244190.xml&coll=1

 

Elections/Politics

 

With Fumo out of the race, supporters look to Farnese

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080314_With_Fumo_out_of_the_race__supporters_look_to_Farnese.html

 

Dougherty campaign appeals petition ruling

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_Dougherty_campaign_appeals_petition_ruling.html

 

Michelle Obama in the 'burbs to push husband's candidacy

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080314_Michelle_Obama_in_the_burbs_to_push_husbands_candidacy.html

 

Michelle Obama campaigns in Philly suburbs

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_Michelle_Obama_campaigns_in_Philly_suburbs.html

 

Spousal support

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5michelle.6313192mar14,0,3974718.story

 

Dems' race could come down to skin color

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5race.6312031mar14,0,7356012.story

 

Perhaps Obama doesn't like parades

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/opinion/s_557182.html

 

Chelsea’s visit has unscripted moment

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391426&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=571464&rfi=6

 

Memo inspires Clinton backers to accuse Obama of ignoring Pa.

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391427&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Transportation

 

Toll road lease inspections run up bill

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19390849&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

PennDot putting Web cams along Schuylkill Expressway

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_PennDot_putting_Web_cams_along_Schuylkill_Expressway.html

 

Summer’s ‘necessary evil’ likely to clog highways

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391440&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Crime/Punishment

 

A COUNTRY BEHIND BARS

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080314_A_COUNTRY_BEHIND_BARS.html

 

Scher jury takes just two hours to convict

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391352&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Doctor guilty of murder in 1976 love-triangle case

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_Doctor_guilty_of_murder_in_1976_love-triangle_case.html

 

Why so many people in jail?

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080314/NEWS04/803140340

 

State News

 

New call for merit selection of judges

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080314_Costly_Pa__judicial_race_could_spur_push_for_merit_selection_of_judges.html

 

State says owner can shoot healthy pet

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-1cruelty.6312369mar14,0,195440.story

 

Vindicating verdict: Authorities cannot ignore what jurors said

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/864982-192.stm

 

State chips in cash toward $40 million expansion at BAE Systems

http://www.inyork.com/local/ci_8565109

 

State to give $3 million to Wyomissing Square project

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=84222

 

Local News

 

Wal-Mart proposes planting a meadow as part of Kilbuck stabilization

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865115-85.stm

 

Pitcairn to receive $100,000 for landslide damages

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865064-56.stm

 

Funds targeted for Pitcairn landslide cleanup

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_557202.html

 

State to revamp abandoned mine site in Beaver County

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865063-57.stm

 

Area not alone in battle over slots cash

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-14-slots---other-counties

 

Tax office finds $12M

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391353&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Hazleton council passes a revised smoking ban for city’s airport

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391401&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Township wants no part of airport

http://www.standardspeaker.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7021&Itemid=2

 

Turnabout in Mayfield

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391428&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Luzerne County municipalities get slots tax share

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19391481&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415891&rfi=6

 

Ethanol plant project begins

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/505604.html?nav=742

 

Philly

 

Detours, detours: Community wants a better bridge

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080314_Detours__detours__Community_wants_a_better_bridge.html

 

Housing secretary grilled over e-mails about PHA chief

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080314_Housing_secretary_grilled_over_e-mails_about_PHA_chief.html

 

Specter to HUD leader: Explain

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_Specter_to_HUD_leader__Explain.html

 

Convention center expansion hits snag

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080314_Convention_center_expansion_hits_snag.html

 

Black Clergy of Phila. endorses Obama

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_Black_Clergy_of_Phila__endorses_Obama.html

 

Philadelphia mayor says he's sticking with Clinton

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a5_nutter.6313265mar14,0,3962202.story

 

Pitt

 

Onorato, Ravenstahl back Clinton

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865144-176.stm

 

Market Square project gets boost

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865138-85.stm

 

Downtown electronic billboard debate continues

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865069-53.stm

 

Pittsburgh Laurels & Lances

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_557159.html

 

New Jersey

 

N.J. bill would open birth records to adoptees

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080314_N_J__bill_would_open_birth_records_to_adoptees.html

 

N.J. is closer to family leave act

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_N_J__is_closer_to_family_leave_act.html

 

Mayors, Corzine spar over services

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080314_Mayors__Corzine_spar_over_services.html

 

National News

 

Editorial: STDs

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080314_Editorial__STDs.html