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The Legislature

 

Bill seeks to restrict robo calls

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080505_Bill_seeks_to_restrict_robo_calls.html

 

Legislation stops short of fully meeting safety, health needs

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/120976621929230.xml&coll=1

 

Amendments would upend consensus behind new law

http://www.pennlive.com/columns/patriotnews/asiseeit/index.ssf?/base/columnists/120976621329231.xml&coll=1

 

Budget, health care high on agenda as lawmakers return

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a6_legislature.6392071may05,0,1318948.story

 

Healthcare

 

State drug testing proposal hits snag

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_565847.html

 

Education

 

Rendell's graduate skills test in trouble

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080505_Rendell_s_graduate_skills_test_in_trouble.html

 

Stay the course on school reform

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/pa/20080505_Stay_the_course_on_school_reform.html

 

Cost of higher learning going up

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080505_05_collegetuition_as_ART.html

 

Going to college? Survey the fees

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080505_05_tuitionSIDE_as_ART.html

 

Financial aid makes college acessible ...

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-left_col-a.6390692may05,0,6965366.story

 

Dropouts continue, haunting classmates

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080505_Dropouts_continue__haunting_classmates.html

 

Gaming

 

CALLING ALL ELVES: FIX CASINO ISSUE

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080505_CALLING_ALL_ELVES__FIX_CASINO_ISSUE.html

 

Transportation

 

Time to resolve road, transit issue

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19660861&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

John Baer: Here's a thought: Elected officials start paying for their own gas

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080505_John_Baer__Here_s_a_thought__Elected_officials_start_paying_for_their_own_gas.html

 

Pay now or pay later -- car owners must choose

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-pump.6392140may05,0,2834015.story

 

House, Senate OK research funding for maglev

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879225-147.stm

 

State News

 

Wine enthusiasts stomp on shipment proposal

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879265-389.stm

 

Message in a bottle: Forget wine machines; legalize private stores

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879133-192.stm

 

Plan comes with costly catch

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1209943509206930.xml&coll=1

 

State pension hike: Bad time for a bad idea

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-a.6388634may05,0,809258.story

 

Editorial: Legal Notices

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080505_Editorial__Legal_Notices.html

 

Farmer refuses to let state regulate his raw milk sales

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879185-85.stm

 

Study: Pa. high on tornado list

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19660860&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Tax cuts could prod home ownership, some say

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/120994892121160.xml&coll=1

 

Cheaper food is a benefit, but new study says it's offset by disease and environmental problems

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/120976622629230.xml&coll=1

 

Natural Gas Drilling

 

Gas drilling firms in rush for riches

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19660857&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Getting fair deal takes knowledge, patience

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19660858&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Fine print should protect lessee

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19660880&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

As lease amounts soar, lawsuits cropping up

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19660882&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Answers to common questions on natural gas drilling leases

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19660883&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Local News

 

Bethlehem Silk Mill work may begin soon

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-4silkmill.6390338may05,0,2127057.story

 

Grant will cut cost for 9 residents in Upper Milford sewer project

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b10_5extension.6390763may05,0,4472628.story

 

Poverty Summit in Westmoreland to raise awareness

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_565848.html

 

More Laurel Mtn. $$? Snow job

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_565633.html

 

Ambulance response times getting shorter

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-05052008-1529317.html

 

Freeman's bill would give Valley cities bigger cut of tax

http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1209960367324210.xml&coll=2

 

Philly

 

O'Brien effort thwarts challenge

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080505_O_Brien_effort_thwarts_challenge.html

 

Philadelphia casino delayed, too

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879230-336.stm

 

One charged, one sought in officer's death

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080505_One_charged__one_sought_in_officer_s_death.html

 

3rd cop killed in just 2 years

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080505_3rd_cop_killed_in_just_2_years.html

 

Rerouting SEPTA's governance

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080505_Rerouting_SEPTA_s_governance.html

 

Pitt

 

Barden confident he'll beat casino obstacles

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879221-336.stm

 

A big leap for minority health

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879264-85.stm

 

Safety-conscious city to hire 250 more youths

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08126/879182-53.stm