Tag: Pennsylvania

Pyle accused the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission of flouting the law in the designation of some endangered species, such as freshwater mussels.

Energy and Environment

Disputed Pennsylvania endangered species bill advances

Associated Press · November 13, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2013 file photo, Gov. Tom Corbett speaks during a news conference in Harrisburg, Pa. A drop in the amount of federal Medicaid matching dollars for Pennsylvania's services for the poor and disabled could be the latest significant budget challenge facing Corbett, administration officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Marc Levy, File)

New Pennsylvania budget challenge surfaces for Gov. Corbett

Marc Levy · November 13, 2013 5:00 am

Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Allyson Schwartz, shown here on Feb. 11 in Philadelphia, leads a poll of 2014 Democratic gubernatorial primary nominees. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Allyson Schwartz is leading challenger in Pennsylvania governor’s race

Steve Doty · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

Philadelphia Inquirer: State of Phila.’s school buildings is a worry, too

Washington Examiner · November 11, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2002 file photo police officers patrol the field in front of the area where United Flight 93 crashed as President Bush, accompanied by the first lady Laura Bush, took part in a service for family of the victims of the crash in Shanksville, Pa. The grove of hemlock trees around crash sight is being attacked by an insect that wasnât there 20 years ago, and some scientists say thereâs a link to human-induced climate change. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Energy and Environment

Insect pest at Flight 93 site linked to climate

Washington Examiner · November 10, 2013 5:00 am

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, who is running for re-election, speaks with reporters during a campaign stop, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at the Cpl. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Despite low approval ratings, Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett embarks on re-election campaign

Steve Doty · November 7, 2013 5:00 am

VIDEO: Many in GOP believe Tom Corbett doesn’t deserve re-election

Steve Doty · October 31, 2013 4:00 am

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2013 file photo, Easton Area School District students Brianna Hawk, 15, left, and Kayla Martinez, 14, display their "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets for photographers outside the U.S. Courthouse in Philadelphia. The Easton Area School District says it will take its fight against "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets to the U.S. Supreme Court. The board voted 7-1 Tuesday night, Oct. 29, 2013 to appeal a decision rejecting its claim the bracelets are lewd and should be banned from school. The bracelets are designed to promote breast cancer awareness among young people. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

School’s breast cancer bracelet fight could go to Supreme Court

Associated Press · October 30, 2013 4:00 am

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Religious schools seek to limit state regulation in Pennsylvania

Associated Press · October 29, 2013 4:00 am

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2013, file photo, former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives at the Centre County Courthouse for a post-sentencing hearing in Bellefonte, Pa. Penn State said Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 that it is paying $59.7 million to 26 young men over claims of child sexual abuse at the hands of Sandusky. The university said it had concluded negotiations that have lasted about a year. The school said 23 deals are fully signed and three are agreements in principle. The school faces six other claims, and the university says it believes some do not have merit while others may produce settlements. Sandusky, 69, is serving a 30- to 60-year prison sentence at a state prison in southwestern Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Penn State: 26 people get $59.7m over Jerry Sandusky abuse

Associated Press · October 28, 2013 4:00 am

Bill advances to post ‘In God We Trust’ in Pennsylvania schools

Associated Press · October 24, 2013 4:00 am

Philly.com: DA says school board hindering investigation in text-messaging scandal

Washington Examiner · October 21, 2013 4:00 am