The Legislature

Pa. bill would expand overhaul of schools

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100208_Pa__bill_would_expand_overhaul_of_schools.html

Bill lets members have vote to fill job

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Bill_lets_members_have_vote_to_fill_job_02-08-2010.html

Proposed state police fee would strain rural Wayne budgets

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/proposed-state-police-fee-would-strain-rural-wayne-budgets-1.604091

Budget

Rendell may suggest revisions to state sales tax

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10039/1034297-454.stm

Politics may avert budget standoff in Pennsylvania

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/02/politics_may_avert_budget_stan.html

The state's gas pains: Taxing the new industry properly is a budget imperative

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20100208_The_state_s_gas_pains__Taxing_the_new_industry_properly_is_a_budget_imperative.html

Marcellus Shale tax: Time is right to begin revenue stream

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2010/02/marcellus_shale_gov_rendell_mu.html

John Baer: Ed's last budget: Don't expect a lot

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100208_John_Baer__Ed_s_last_budget__Don_t_expect_a_lot.html

Recession to affect Rendell budget

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/all-a15_statebudget.7171530feb08,0,240288.story

Gaming

Suburban competition hurts Pittsburgh's Rivers Casino

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100208_Suburban_competition_hurts_Pittsburgh_s_Rivers_Casino.html

Pa. likely to steal Wheeling players

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100208_Pa__likely_to_steal_Wheeling_players.html

Pa. gambling lessons from a great educator

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100208_Pa__gambling_lessons_from_a_great_educator.html

Healthcare

PMC's cancer center plans are on display

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100208/NEWS/100209884

Elections/Politics

Big guns aid Onorato, Corbett gubernatorial campaigns

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_666146.html

State Dems endorse Specter, can't decide on gubernatorial candidate

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_666122.html

Barletta slow in repaying campaign debts

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/barletta-slow-in-repaying-campaign-debts-1.604071

GOP's 157th District straw poll favors Tredyffrin supervisor

http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/srv0000007556564.txt

County man to announce candidacy

http://www.ldnews.com/ci_14354662

Education

Teachers fear cost-cutting measure will hurt their retirements

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_666139.html

Web not yet the answer to college-text costs

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100208_Web_not_yet_the_answer_to_college-text_costs.html

Don't let school renovations limit, end sports

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100208/NEWS04/2080305

Transportation

Opinions on tolling I-80 split along geograpic lines

http://citizensvoice.com/news/opinions-on-tolling-i-80-split-along-geograpic-lines-1.604042

N.J. says onus for rail funding rests on Pennsylvania

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/n-j-says-onus-for-rail-funding-rests-on-pennsylvania-1.604198

State News

Letters: Pa. hasn't been sitting on its stimulus money

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100208_Letters__Pa__hasn_t_been_sitting_on_its_stimulus_money.html

Snow, bitter cold take heavy toll on ill, elderly

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_666176.html

Local News

Who rules the roost in Bethlehem?

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_4crows.7165049feb08,0,3034148.story

'Resources stretched' in Washington

http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/washnews/02-08-2020-Snow-followup

Utilities, roads focus in Greene

http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/greenenews/02-08-2010-Greene-Snow

Flood control efforts in Export still await state approval

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_666138.html

Valley View Business Park to add 26 tax-free sites

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/valley-view-business-park-to-add-26-tax-free-sites-1.604184

Local, state grants help to develop Abington park

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/local-state-grants-help-to-develop-abington-park-1.604070

Super Bowl can lead to rise in workplace absenteeism, tardiness

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=194137

McMahon does not wait for Act 47 recovery proposal

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=193606

Philly

Letters: PHA chief: We're responding fast on asbestos

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20100208_Letters__PHA_chief__We_re_responding_fast_on_asbestos.html

After snowstorm, digging out and ready to roll

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100208_After_snowstorm__digging_out_and_ready_to_roll.html

Politics always on the menu for Green

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100208_Politics_always_on_the_menu_for_Green.html

Pitt

Police cite value of plainclothes details

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10039/1034313-53.stm

Water customers question $5 charge on bills

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10039/1034298-53.stm

Ordinance changes bother keepers of bees, chickens

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10039/1034293-53.stm

National Guard called to assist with snow recovery

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10039/1034341-455.stm

Next 24 hours 'important' in city's efforts to clear streets

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10039/1034339-455.stm

Planning begins for 2011 veterans wheelchair games in Pittsburgh

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10039/1034299-455.stm

National News

Palin was the big star at the Tea Party gathering, but is she The One?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100208_Palin_was_the_big_star_at_the_Tea_Party_gathering__but_is_she_The_One_.html