The Legislature

Parity in distribution of slots cash sought

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420265&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

Senate to mull health bill

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080325_25_basiccare_as_ART.html

Coverage for Pennsylvanians is important, but let's see a plan that spells out financing

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1206388501171640.xml&coll=1

Expanding the health care umbrella: Be careful

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/507659.html?nav=5004

Try a nonpartisan approach for statewide judicial selections

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1206387604149650.xml&coll=1

Healthcare

Health Care Center gets better marks

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420262&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

Education

Testing hasn't improved school performance

http://www.pennlive.com/columns/patriotnews/asiseeit/index.ssf?/base/columnists/120639840396610.xml&coll=1

CV teachers plan to go on strike Thursday

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/03/cv_teachers_plan_to_go_on_stri.html

Local colleges rank high in earmarks

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867738-298.stm

CCAC increases tuition by 4 percent

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867688-298.stm

LCCC, local officials make progress with center plans

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420338&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

PHEAA

Interim PHEAA chief to stay on as new president

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867682-298.stm

Elections/Politics

Lehigh Valley, Southeast could help Obama win

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-left_col-c.6324938mar25,0,6637683.story

Clinton urges $30B fund to aid homeowners

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080325_Clinton_urges__30B_fund_to_aid_homeowners.html

Clinton seeks FHA help in housing crisis

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080325_Clinton_seeks_FHA_help_in_housing_crisis.html

Clinton urges $30 billion in housing aid

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/fayette/s_558899.html

Sen. Clinton makes sex appeal

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_2women.6327480mar25,0,478250.story

Hillary sparks excitement in Fayette swing

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420019&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

Break-in at S. Phila. campaign office of state House candidate

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080325_Break-in_at_S__Phila__campaign_office_of_state_House_candidate.html

Dougherty said behind office burglary

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080325_Dougherty_said_behind_office_burglary.html

3 Dems vie in primary for Tangretti House seat

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_558907.html

May: Boback ducks debate

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080325_25-MAYBOBACK_ART.html

Meuser, Hackett trade barbs before their debate

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080325_25-TENTH_ART.html

State News

Worried about electric rates? Attend hearing

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/ourview/all-ppl3-25.6322462mar25,0,1099134.story

Major Pa. tomato producer quits, blames Congress

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080325_Major_Pa__tomato_producer_quits__blames_Congress.html

Landfill operators sue state over tipping fees

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080325_Landfill_operators_sue_state_over_tipping_fees.html

Wegmans gets the OK to sell beer

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_3wegmansbox.6328034mar25,0,4632458.story

Beer, wine could soon be on tap at food stores

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1206406519299541.xml&coll=1

Group seeking to halt beer sales at Wegmans

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420321&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

High-voltage power line debated

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867692-85.stm

Almost E-Z: Pennsylvanians win with Ohio's electronic toll plan

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867652-192.stm

Gun owners to rally over legislation

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080325_24guns_ART.html

Homeowners want slots tax relief, now

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420342&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=456222&rfi=6

Local News

Valley voters rush to register

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-execxysbkm.6326993mar25,0,3732190.story

Westmoreland, Fayette voters flock to beat registration deadline

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_558890.html

High-stakes race fuels party switch

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420252&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

Thousands register to vote

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/483314.html

County to solicit proposals for CDBG money

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-25-Greene-cdbg

PPL moves third nuke unit plan forward

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080325_25PPL_ART.html

Weis gets supervisors’ OK to sell beer

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420320&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

County officials, Kanjorski tout block grant program

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19420379&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

Philly

Nutter urges discussion of urban issues

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080325_Nutter_urges_discussion_of_urban_issues.html

CLINTON'S KEY TO THE CITY

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080325_CLINTONS_KEY_TO_THE_CITY.html

Housing authority asks court to bar HUD cutoff of $50M program

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080325_Housing_authority_asks_court_to_bar_HUD_cutoff_of__50M_program.html

HOW SAFE ARE WE NOW?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080325_HOW_SAFE_ARE_WE_NOW_.html

Opponents of Barnes Foundation move urge judge to reopen case

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080325_Opponents_of_Barnes_Foundation_move_urge_judge_to_reopen_case.html

New public safety czar's broad role

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080325_New_public_safety_czars_broad_role.html

Pitt

Republicans switching sides at voter registration deadline

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867743-85.stm

Bill would increase mileage payments to city employees

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867696-53.stm

City earns Preserve America designation

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867697-53.stm

Investment and research needed for Pittsburgh to grow

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_558867.html

Pittsburgh Tuesday takes

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_558826.html

National News

Editorial: Drug Disposal

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080325_Editorial__Drug_Disposal.html

Helpful hints to speed tax rebates

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08085/867662-68.stm