11/14 Morning Buzz
Penn State and the victims of the sex abuse scandal desperately seek closure; the super committee works toward a deal; and lawmakers in Harrisburg get back to work.
November 14, 2011
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Penn State and the victims of the sex abuse scandal desperately seek closure; the super committee works toward a deal; and lawmakers in Harrisburg get back to work.
The SEIU Pennsylvania State Council is backing an proposal by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) that would assess a 4.7 percent tax on Marcellus shale gas drilling, with 44 percent of revenue directed to state programs.
Where do we start? Penn State’s darkest hour, interesting elections across the state, and more in this week’s Ups & Downs.
Sestak wades into the PSU drama; several high-profile lawmaker retirements; GOP courthouse gains; and a new Steve Welch video.
Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester County) announced today that he will retire from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives when his ninth term ends next year.
Vincent J. Fumo, the once-powerful, now-disgraced state legislator, was resentenced today in an extraordinary hearing to 61 months, six more than his previous sentence.
Steve Welch, the biotech entrepreneur and former congressional candidate, has launched the first attack of the new cycle – a web video that highlights United States Senator Bob Casey’s close ties to President Barack Obama.
While other political figures are distancing themselves from now-former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, former Congressman and 2010 Senate candidate Joe Sestak is doubling down – sort of.
In a surprise development, Jeff Piccola (R-Dauphin) announced this morning that he will not seek re-election to the Pa. Senate.
Rep. Gerlach endorses Mitt Romney and the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to fire University President Graham Spanier and Coach Paterno.
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