Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup from Pennsylvania85899484716http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20130619_ap_pasenatorseye401kstylepublicpensionplan.htmlPa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan2013-06-19T06:55:06-04:0085899484714http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/4217614-74/teacher-teachers-university#axzz2WestEPt6College teacher training found in study to be ‘industry of mediocrity’2013-06-19T06:54:37-04:0085899484713http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/corbett-signs-bill-allowing-crime-victims-families-to-petition-pennsylvania-parole-board-692138/Pennsylvania bill allows victim's family to address parole board2013-06-19T06:54:02-04:0085899484712http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/transportation/penndot-keeping-pennsylvania-project-costs-out-of-sight-692204/PennDOT keeping Pennsylvania project costs out of sight2013-06-19T06:53:43-04:0085899484707http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/pennsylvania_superior_court_qu.html#incart_riverCourt quashes another set of appeals by former Penn State administrators in Sandusky case2013-06-19T06:52:08-04:0085899484705http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/pennsylvania_turnpike_debt.html#incart_riverTurnpike CEO: If we have to keep paying PennDOT, road will suffer2013-06-19T06:51:46-04:0085899484703http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/liquor_privatization_proposal_1.html#incart_riverLiquor privatization proposal gives interest groups bitter beer face2013-06-19T06:51:17-04:0085899484702http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/senate_liquor_plan_folmer_want.html#incart_riverSenate liquor plan: Folmer wants to check in with beer distributors before deciding support2013-06-19T06:50:52-04:0085899484701http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/senate_liquor_plan_is_privatiz.html#incart_riverSenate liquor plan is privatization lite compared to the House2013-06-19T06:50:27-04:0085899484699http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/senate_liquor_plan_teplitz_not.html#incart_riverSenate liquor plan: Teplitz not convinced it represents progress2013-06-19T06:49:57-04:0085899484698http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/senate_liquor_plan_vance_has_q.html#incart_riverSenate liquor plan: Vance has questions she needs answered before taking a position2013-06-19T06:49:38-04:0085899484696http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/senate_liquor_plan_alloway_see.html#incart_riverSenate liquor plan: Alloway sees positive aspects to this proposal2013-06-19T06:49:07-04:0085899484694http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/Pension_reforms_ready_to_move_even_as_PA_plans_to_keep_underfunding.htmlPension reforms ready to move, even as PA plans to keep underfunding2013-06-19T06:48:34-04:0085899484689http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130619_Legislator_reveals_latest_PA__liquor_plan.htmlBucks legislator reveals latest Pa. liquor plan2013-06-19T06:46:14-04:0085899484686http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130619_Deal_said_to_be_in_works_on_school_finances.htmlDeal said to be in works on Philly school finances2013-06-19T06:44:55-04:0085899484379http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4210862-74/state-police-enforcement#axzz2WYz4Bvn8PA, five other states plan distracted driving enforcement blitz2013-06-18T06:41:52-04:0085899484377http://www.goerie.com/article/20130618/NEWS06/306189953/Spirited-debateSpirited debate2013-06-18T06:40:49-04:0085899484371http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbett_signs_anti-abortion_co.html#incart_riverCorbett signs anti-abortion coverage bill in Pa.2013-06-18T06:38:34-04:0085899484370http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/state_revenue_picture_grows_br.html#incart_riverState revenue picture grows brighter, according to Independent Fiscal Office forecast2013-06-18T06:38:03-04:0085899484369http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/voter_id_law_pennsylvania_supr.html#incart_riverWhy Pennsylvania's voter ID law probably won't be affected by the Supreme Court ruling on Arizona's election law2013-06-18T06:37:13-04:0085899484368http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/casino_revenue.html#incart_riverState table games continue strong growth, generating $72.7M in May2013-06-18T06:36:51-04:0085899484366http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/house_gop_wish_list_adds_new_w.html#incart_m-rpt-1House GOP wish list adds new wrinkle to Pennsylvania transportation funding debate2013-06-18T06:36:20-04:0085899484363http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/Turnpike_subsidies_may_cease_under_PA_transportation_bill__but_when.htmlTurnpike subsidies may cease under PA transportation bill – but when?2013-06-18T06:35:14-04:0085899484362http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130618_Pa__senator_to_introduce_a_new_liquor-privatization_bill.htmlPa. senator to introduce a new liquor-privatization bill2013-06-18T06:34:49-04:0085899484359http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130618_Retire_at_70__Pa__judges_are_told.htmlRetire at 70, Pa. judges are told2013-06-18T06:34:13-04:0085899484020http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/4190458-74/state-corbett-expansion#axzz2WT4nqyksCorbett administration seeking assurances state won’t be left holding Medicaid bag2013-06-17T06:26:59-04:0085899484019http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/4202642-74/gas-drilling-commission#axzz2WT4nqyksGas drilling stays in limbo in large slice of northern Pa.2013-06-17T06:26:36-04:0085899484017http://www.goerie.com/article/20130617/NEWS06/306179947/Penn-State-fallout-lingers-year-after-Sandusky-trialPenn State fallout lingers year after Sandusky trial2013-06-17T06:26:00-04:0085899484016http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/teachers-union-president-calls-for-state-funding-formula-691954/Teachers union president calls for state funding formula2013-06-17T06:25:24-04:0085899484014http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/legal/former-us-supreme-court-justice-oconnor-suggests-end-to-judicial-elections-in-pa-692007/Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice O'Connor suggests end to judicial elections in Pa.2013-06-17T06:25:04-04:0085899484012http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130615_Contents_of_e-mail_that_led_to_Corbett_aide_s_ouster.htmlContents of e-mail that led to Corbett aide's ouster2013-06-17T06:24:01-04:0085899484010http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130615_ap_corbetthitsbudgethomestretchwithlotsatstake.htmlCorbett hits budget homestretch with lots at stake2013-06-17T06:23:25-04:0085899484009http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130617_Level_the_college_playing_field_in_Pa_.htmlLevel the college playing field in Pa.2013-06-17T06:22:31-04:0085899484003http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbett-marcellus_shale.html#incart_riverCorbett: Shale-gas boom eyed by foreign business2013-06-17T06:19:40-04:0085899484002http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/pa_democrats_remain_grounded_a.html#incart_m-rpt-1%23incart_m-rpt-1Pa. Democrats remain grounded as they eye Corbett in 20142013-06-17T06:18:32-04:0085899484001http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/at_the_capitol_liquor_privatiz.html#incart_m-rpt-1At the Pennsylvania Capitol, liquor privatization is ready for its closeup2013-06-17T06:18:12-04:0085899483691http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/education/president-of-pennsylvania-teachers-union-calls-for-more-education-funding-691609/President of Pennsylvania teachers union calls for more education funding2013-06-14T06:41:32-04:0085899483687http://www.goerie.com/article/20130614/NEWS06/306149928/Melvin's-attorneys-list-21-'errors'-in-Pa-appealMelvin's attorneys list 21 'errors' in Pa. appeal2013-06-14T06:40:35-04:0085899483685http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/4190686-74/state-police-request#axzz2Vu6NvjMVState police secrecy rankles lawmaker2013-06-14T06:39:57-04:0085899483683http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4191157-74/fees-impact-wells#axzz2Vu6NvjMVWestern Pennsylvania counties reap increase in gas drilling fees2013-06-14T06:39:28-04:0085899483681http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/20130614_A_big_Stack_of_cash_.htmlA big Stack of cash?2013-06-14T06:39:00-04:0085899483676http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130614_Corbett_fires_cabinet_member_over_e-mail__sources_say.htmlCorbett fires cabinet member over e-mail, sources say2013-06-14T06:37:57-04:0085899483674http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130614_Calls_from_a_justice_raise_concerns.htmlCalls from a justice raise concerns2013-06-14T06:37:15-04:0085899483672http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/conservation_secretarys_forced.html#incart_riverConservation secretary's forced resignation 'has nothing to do with any public policy,' Corbett spokesman says2013-06-14T06:36:11-04:0085899483671http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/pa_house_committee_hears_conce.html#incart_riverPennsylvania House committee hears concerns about price of gas at transportation funding hearing2013-06-14T06:35:42-04:0085899483670http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/rep_stephen_bloom_hopes_to_put.html#incart_riverState Rep. Stephen Bloom hopes to put shuttered Carlisle PennDOT property on the market2013-06-14T06:35:16-04:0085899483668http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/supreme_court_nominee.html#incart_riverCorbett plans to pick Stevens for Pa. high court2013-06-14T06:34:49-04:0085899483667http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/ex-supreme_court_justice_joan.html#incart_riverEx-Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin's law license suspended2013-06-14T06:34:22-04:0085899483665http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/gov_tom_corbett_releases_dem-h.html#incart_riverPennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett names Democrat-heavy package of state appointees2013-06-14T06:33:58-04:0085899483364http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/Applications_for_Sandy_business_recovery_grants_are_lagging_Christie_says.htmlApplications for Sandy business recovery grants are lagging, Christie says2013-06-13T06:43:20-04:0085899483353http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4158533-74/corbett-budget-health#axzz2Vu6NvjMVDemocrats sharply criticize $28.3 billion budget passed in Pa. House2013-06-13T06:39:39-04:0085899483349http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/former_gov_ed_rendell_lends_hi.html#incart_riverFormer Gov. Ed Rendell lends his voice to passing Senate transportation funding plan2013-06-13T06:38:30-04:0085899483346http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/teplitz_school_superintendents.html#incart_riverTeplitz, school superintendents blast Gov. Corbett for underfunding urban schools2013-06-13T06:38:01-04:0085899483344http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/medicaid_expansion_pennsylvani.html#incart_riverCorbett officials on Medicaid: Corbett wants to expand, but Obama administration is too rigid2013-06-13T06:37:36-04:0085899483343http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/supreme_court_affirmative_acti.html#incart_riverSupreme Court affirmative action rule likely to have little impact in Pennsylvania2013-06-13T06:37:12-04:0085899483342http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/house_panel_questions_penndot.html#incart_riverHouse panel questions PennDOT secretary about transportation funding plans2013-06-13T06:36:18-04:0085899483339http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130613_PSU_looks_for_solution_to_suits.htmlPSU looks for solution to suits2013-06-13T06:35:33-04:0085899483338http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/Gov_Corbett_makes_final_push_for_liquor_privatization_before_budget_deadline.htmlGov. Corbett makes final push for liquor privatization before budget deadline2013-06-13T06:35:11-04:0085899483335http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130613_Pa__House_approves_no-tax-hike_budget.htmlPa. House approves no-tax-hike budget2013-06-13T06:34:45-04:0085899483009http://www.philly.com/philly/education/PA_school_districts_look_to_cash_stash_to_balance_budgets.htmlPA school districts look to cash stash to balance budgets2013-06-12T06:48:32-04:0085899483008http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4170983-74/peduto-state-act#axzz2Vu6NvjMVPeduto asks state to keep Pittsburgh under Act 47 during Capitol visit2013-06-12T06:48:02-04:0085899483007http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/4178507-74/mccord-governor-committee#axzz2Vu6NvjMVMcCord starts committee for Pa. governor’s race2013-06-12T06:47:26-04:0085899483004http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/penn_state_schedules_second_an.html#incart_riverPenn State schedules second annual child abuse conference but this year, it's invitation-only2013-06-12T06:44:10-04:0085899483003http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/child_abuse_package_moves_to_p.html#incart_riverIn first step, child abuse package moves to Pennsylvania House floor2013-06-12T06:43:43-04:0085899483001http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/lawmaker_seeks_to_add_police_s.html#incart_riverLawmaker seeks to add police stations as safe havens for unwanted babies2013-06-12T06:43:01-04:0085899483000http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/a_short_day_in_june_theyll_tak.html#incart_riverGOP lawmakers to tackle budget talks again on Wednesday2013-06-12T06:42:42-04:0085899482999http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/penn_state_abuse_1.html#incart_riverPenn State scandal costs near $46 million2013-06-12T06:42:14-04:0085899482671http://www.goerie.com/article/20130611/NEWS06/306119941/House-GOP-blocks-Democrats-on-budgetHouse GOP blocks Democrats on budget2013-06-11T06:53:50-04:0085899482670http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/4145191-74/bridges-bridge-money#axzz2Vu6NvjMVPa. struggles to chip away at bridge problem2013-06-11T06:53:26-04:0085899482665http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbett_wants_more_flexibility.html#incart_riverCorbett wants more flexibility for spending on neediest citizens2013-06-11T06:51:23-04:0085899482664http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/practice_debate_on_pennsylvani.html#incart_riverPreliminary debate on Pennsylvania Medicaid expansion postponed2013-06-11T06:51:03-04:0085899482663http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbetts_block_grant_fight_has.html#incart_riverCorbett's block grant fight has as much to do with money as how it's spent2013-06-11T06:50:46-04:0085899482661http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/state_house_of_representatives_1.html#incart_riverState House of Representatives poised to vote on a $28.3 billion budget2013-06-11T06:48:26-04:0085899482659http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130611_Bill_giving_victims_input_on_releases_goes_to_Corbett.htmlBill giving victims input on releases goes to Corbett2013-06-11T06:48:03-04:0085899482658http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/Exclusive_FBI_probing_Justice_McCaffery_over_referral_fees_sources_say.htmlExclusive: FBI probing Justice McCaffery over referral fees2013-06-11T06:47:45-04:0085899482321http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130610_State_agency_needs_a_name_change.htmlState agency needs a name change2013-06-10T06:39:40-04:0085899482318http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/4162561-74/wetzel-state-corrections#axzz2VoBpMTNSPennsylvania’s corrections chief advocates reform2013-06-10T06:38:58-04:0085899482314http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/3958155-74/fees-student-tuition#axzz2VoBpMTNSCourse load: Fees are inflating cost of colleges in Pennsylvania2013-06-10T06:38:31-04:0085899482309http://triblive.com/news/washington/4158999-74/facebook-campaign-media#axzz2VoBpMTNSFacebook has a friend in State Rep. Jesse White2013-06-10T06:37:41-04:0085899482299http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pa-supreme-court-rejects-appeal-by-2-in-penn-state-case-690774/Pa. Supreme Court rejects appeal by 2 in Penn State case2013-06-10T06:35:43-04:0085899482297http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/corbett-focusing-on-3-key-pieces-of-legislation-690801/Corbett focusing on 3 key pieces of legislation2013-06-10T06:35:19-04:0085899482296http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/payday-loans-bill-advances-in-pennsylvania-senate-691053/'Payday' loans bill advances in Pennsylvania Senate2013-06-10T06:34:35-04:0085899482294http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/healthcare_costs_medicare_medi.html#incart_riverCentral Pennsylvania hospital charges are all over the map2013-06-10T06:33:41-04:0085899482038http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324299104578529133599914230.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_6Lawsuit on Penn State penalties is tossed2013-06-07T06:59:37-04:0085899481971http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4152651-74/credit-tax-film#axzz2VQpUgkxCLeading Republican senator calls for expansion of film tax credit2013-06-07T06:37:05-04:0085899481968http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/orie-melvins-attorney-outlines-appeal-plan-690678/Orie Melvin's attorney outlines appeal plan2013-06-07T06:36:18-04:0085899481966http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/1364-state-bridges-face-weight-limits-unless-fixed-690705/1,364 Pennsylvania bridges face weight limits unless repaired2013-06-07T06:35:57-04:0085899481959http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/depasquale_ncaa_court_victory.html#incart_riverDePasquale: NCAA court victory suit has no bearing on related lawsuit over Penn State sanctions2013-06-07T06:34:11-04:0085899481958http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/pennsylvania_gov_tom_corbett_r_3.html#incart_riverPennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett reviewing appeal options in NCAA case2013-06-07T06:33:54-04:0085899481956http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130607_Pa__opens_amnesty_plan_to_reclaim_incorrect_jobless_benefits.htmlPa. opens amnesty plan to reclaim incorrect jobless benefits2013-06-07T06:31:17-04:0085899481952http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130607_Judge_dismisses_Corbett_s_suit_against_NCAA_on_Sandusky_sanctions.htmlJudge dismisses Corbett's suit against NCAA on Sandusky sanctions2013-06-07T06:30:57-04:0085899481678http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/4116245-74/state-deductions-unions#axzz2VQpUgkxCState employees’ unions fail to pay for political deductions2013-06-06T06:44:29-04:0085899481674http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pennsylvania-bill-would-broaden-definition-of-abuse-690471/Pennsylvania bill would broaden definition of abuse2013-06-06T06:43:33-04:0085899481670http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pennsylvania-treasurer-denies-payment-on-no-bid-computer-contract-690485/Pennsylvania treasurer denies payment on no-bid computer contract2013-06-06T06:43:05-04:0085899481662http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbett_could_hold_budget_to_g.html#incart_riverCorbett could hold up budget to get his agenda through2013-06-06T06:41:45-04:0085899481660http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/trustees_hope_penn_state_will.html#incart_riverTrustees hope Penn State will be freed from NCAA sanctions early for good behavior2013-06-06T06:41:17-04:0085899481656http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/gun_regulation_advocates_gathe.html#incart_riverGun regulation advocates gather in Capitol as two new gun bills are introduced this week2013-06-06T06:40:45-04:0085899481654http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/by_the_numbers_how_senate_bill.html#incart_riverBy the numbers: How Senate bill raises $2.5 billion for transportation needs2013-06-06T06:40:25-04:0085899481651http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/transportation_fund_time_is_no.html#incart_riverTransportation fund: Time is not on our side, says House Transportation Committee chairman2013-06-06T06:40:05-04:0085899481648http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/Beer_AND_wine_in_same_store_A_Pa_state_senators_proposal.htmlBeer AND wine in same store? A Pa. state senator's proposal2013-06-06T06:39:29-04:00