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news Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's 2012 budget speech
Speaker Smith, President Pro Tempore Scarnati, Lieutenant Governor Cawley, members of the General Assembly, distinguished cabinet, fellow citizens. Pennsylvanians are people who embrace important qualities. We value service. We value bravery. We value compassion.

news Pennsylvania city's receiver warns on revenue need
(Reuters) - The state-appointed receiver for Pennsylvania's capital of Harrisburg warned that the city will likely face ongoing budget problems even if it sells its incinerator and parking garages. Receiver David Unkovic, in his 194-page proposal, said he has not yet determined the value of Harrisburg's parking garages, incinerator and other assets. ...

news Pennsylvania to Vote on Permitting Counties to Tax Natural Gas Fracking
Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to begin voting today on a measure to let counties levy annual fees on natural-gas wells that may generate revenue of about $211 million this year, according to state estimates.

news Powerful Pennsylvania lawmaker found guilty of corruption
HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - State Representative H. William DeWeese, one of Pennsylvania's longest-serving and most influential lawmakers, was found guilty on Monday of theft and criminal conspiracy stemming from his use of state employees to campaign for him for free. DeWeese, 61, faces the possibility of 38 years in prison when he is sentenced in April. His case stems from a larger scandal in ...

news Gas drilling fee moves forward in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's lawmakers could vote as early as today on a controversial bill calling for an impact fee on the natural gas industry.

news Central Dauphin Wrestling Team Take Pennsylvania District 3 Class AAA Title
Central Dauphin High School, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, took the Pennsylvania District III Class AAA high school wrestling title on Saturday, February 4, 2012, after a hard fought battle against Mechanicsburg High School, which is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

news Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Vote on Natural Gas Fee
Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Vote on Natural Gas Fee

news Harrisburg Receiver Submits City?s Recovery Plan to Pennsylvania Court
The receiver for Harrisburg (9661MF) , Pennsylvania , submitted a recovery plan to a state court outlining his proposal for fixing the budget of the cash- strapped state capital.

news Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results
PHILADELPHIA -- Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania (the "Company") , the "mid-tier" holding company for Prudential Savings Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income ...

news More cuts for Pennsylvania?s state universities?
Pennsylvania's state universities could take another big hit in funding under Gov. Corbett's budget proposal to be released Tuesday morning.

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