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The Legislature
DeWeese co-sponsors senior alert legislation
http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1631/2010/march/18/deweese-co-sponsors-senior-alert-legislation.html
Borough 'pour tax' unlikely
http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2010/03/18/news/srv0000007844815.txt
Court denies request to halt probe of Orie
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_672220.html
Editorial: Clarity begins at home
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100318_Editorial__Clarity_begins_at_home.html
Legislature's portfolio needs to be changed
http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/540752.html?nav=5004
Gay
group honors senator
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/527967.html?nav=742
Senate passes bill banning shackling of inmates in childbirth
http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/0310/716913.html
Teen ‘sexting’ bill gets initial OK from Pa. House Committee
http://www.kyw1060.com/Teen--Sexting--Bill-Gets-Initial-OK-from-Pa--House/6593774
Pa.
Senate: Tell us where to cut
http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/0310/716905.html
Pennsylvania tavern owners pushing for small games of chance
http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmtpmnews_tavernsmallgamesofchance_03-16-10,0,1083326.story
Bonusgate
Bonusgate jurors having
hard time in deliberations
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043692-454.stm
Still deliberating, Veon jurors show signs of strain
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100318_Still_deliberating__Veon_jurors_show_signs_of_strain.html
Veon jury emotions run high; some cry
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_672189.html
Gaming
Gaming Control Board Okays table games
http://wearecentralpa.com/content/fulltext/?cid=156581
Mohegan Sun closer to table games
http://www.wnep.com/wnep-luz-mohegan-sun-closer-to-table-games,0,6191838.story
Healthcare
Highmark: State agency's plans 'illegal'
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043670-28.stm
Highmark sues over 'Blues' probe
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_672159.html
Highmark, state regulators fight over licensing agreements
http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story/Highmark-state-regulators-fight-over-licensing/_E_gR7YSwkCM5GBsRDW-4g.cspx
Elections/Politics
Biden to stump for Callahan in Valley
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5biden1.72096411mar18,0,7101940.story
In
the suburbs, incumbents, rivals give their (predictable) take
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100318_In_the_suburbs__incumbents__rivals_give_their__predictable__take.html
Hoeffel blasts Onorato over challenge to his nominating petition
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100318_Hoeffel_blasts_Onorato_over_challenge_to_his_nominating_petition.html
Hoeffel angry over Onorato's aborted challenge
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100318_Hoeffel_angry_over_Onorato_s_aborted_challenge.html
Springmaker pops up as Senate surprise
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/all-a2_5vodvarka.7209428mar18,0,6138578.story
Several candidates'
ballot spots challenged
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043751-455.stm
Suit says Meehan's petitions riddled with errors
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100318_Suit_says_Meehan_s_petitions_riddled_with_errors.html
Shimkus drops out of 113th race
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/shimkus-drops-out-of-113th-race-1.688222
Onorato returns to ‘2nd home’
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Onorato_returns_to__lsquo_2nd_home_rsquo__03-18-2010.html
Election to replace Murtha portends change
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_672174.html
Specter’s support slips in primary election
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/politics/031710_Rasmussen_Reports_Poll_On_Pennsylvania_US_Senate_Battle
Education
Easton Area to set stage for layoffs
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a6_3easd.7209152mar18,0,1514125.story
McGuffey teachers OK strike Monday
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_672235.html
Citadel school project in Reading over budget by $50,000, board
learns
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=206233
Transportation
Covered bridge projects on back burner
http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/greenenews/03-18-2010-commish
Crime/Punishment
Two
ex-judges want corruption trial held in Delaware
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Two_ex-judges_want_corruption_trial_held_in_Delaware_03-18-2010.html
Court averts free-speech issue on 'sexting'
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20100318_Court_averts_free-speech_issue_on__sexting_.html
Appeals
court won't rule on free speech, 'sexting' link
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043722-454.stm
Federal appeals court bars prosecutor from pursuing charges in teen
sexting case
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/federal-appeals-court-bars-prosecutor-from-pursuing-charges-in-teen-sexting-case-1.688041
Law
should protect kids, even criminals
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100318/NEWS04/3180304
PA
prison population increases
http://wearecentralpa.com/content/fulltext/news/?cid=156642
State News
PUC
sets hearing on Marcellus shale pipes
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043759-454.stm
PennDOT gets tough on gas companies
http://thedailyreview.com/news/penndot-gets-tough-on-gas-companies-1.688321
Local News
Bethlehem considers dialing back cell phones
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_4ban.7208126mar18,0,6599450.story
County tax collectors fail to file bonds
http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/washnews/03-18-2010-tax-collectors
Salary Board cuts on-call pay for managers
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Salary_Board_cuts_on-call_pay_for_managers_03-18-2010.html
Dunmore solicitor organized firm accused of Cordaro kickback
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/dunmore-solicitor-organized-firm-accused-of-cordaro-kickback-1.687943
Commissioners want Munchak to resign
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/commissioners-want-munchak-to-resign-1.687562
Urban seeking Cordaro answers
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Urban_seeking_Cordaro_answers_03-18-2010.html
Deal may resolve Scranton budget dispute
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/deal-may-resolve-scranton-budget-dispute-1.687712
Tobyhanna Army Depot to expand workload
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100318/NEWS/3180320
Municipal authority will seek grant for water treatment plant
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=206148
Local officials praise broadband Internet proposal
http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/03/18/news/local/news076.txt
City takes property by eminent domain
http://www.wfmz.com/news/22867336/detail.html
Local leaders halt $14M sewer plant project plans
http://www.wjactv.com/news/22858376/detail.html
Wyoming County DA can’t file “Sexting” charges
http://www.wnep.com/news/countybycounty/wnep-wyo-da-no-sexting-charges,0,588063.story
Philly
Council floats idea of raising property taxes
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100318_Council_floats_idea_of_raising_property_taxes.html
Camille Barnett leaves city post
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100318_Camille_Barnett_leaves_city_post.html
Tax
plans get cool reception from Council
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100318_Tax__plans_get_cool_reception_from_Council.html
District stands by its handling of violence
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100318_District_stands_by_its_handling_of_violence.html
Top
city schools' criteria in flux?
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100318_Top_city_schools__criteria_in_flux_.html
NRC
fines Phila. VA $227,500 over prostate care
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100318_NRC_fines_Phila__VA__227_500_over_prostate_care.html
DRPA approves contract for Phila. light-rail studies
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100318_DRPA_approves_contract_for_Phila__light-rail_studies.html
Editorial: Garbage in, garbage out
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100318_Editorial__Garbage_in__garbage_out.html
Philadelphia is lucky to have casino mogul
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100318_Philadelphia_is_lucky_to_have_casino_mogul.html
Pitt
Sweetened-drink tax idea generates negative buzz
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_672188.html
Bill would overhaul towing practices
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043723-53.stm
Justice
Department investigating police beating of CAPA student
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043760-53.stm
City courting Google for fast Internet
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043746-96.stm
Report:
Local capital investment created, retained about 16,000 jobs
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043672-28.stm
Pittsburgh vows to get back $10,000
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_672217.html
Washington
Northeasern Pa. congressmen weigh tough vote
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100318/NEWS/3180316
Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network chief shares health care
views with Obama
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/all-a17_5sussman.7209998mar18,0,984221.story
Breakdown of health care
overhaul's benefits released
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043763-84.stm
Dahlkemper still undecided on health care reform
http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=9177&type=News
New Jersey
N.J. aid to schools to be drastically cut
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100318_N_J__aid_to_schools_to_be_drastically_cut.html
Business
84 Lumber
closes 10 stores in 10 states
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043673-28.stm |
