PA Senate Pro Tem Joseph Scarnati (R-Jefferson) today unveiled his much-anticipated Marcellus impact fee proposal. In their first reactions, representatives from the drilling industry and environmental advocates offered tentative support.

Today marks Gov. Corbett’s 100th day in office. PoliticsPA took a look back at some of the most buzzed about topics during his term so far.

In light of concerns surrounding Marcellus shale drilling, top environmental regulators and government officials have called upon drillers for an initiative to change wastewater rules in Pennsylvania.

A Quinnipiac poll released this morning showed a jump in Tom Corbett’s disapproval, however the Governor’s approval rating remains net positive. In a sense, the numbers reflect the argument Corbett has made since unveiling his budget proposal: voters elected him to make tough decisions, some of which are bound to be unpopular.

After PA Senate Republicans showed they weren’t yet sold on a school vouchers program, the conservative organization Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania (CAP) today vowed to recruit and fund primary challengers to any Republican who votes against the bill.

After a tour of a controversial minimum-security halfway house in the city’s downtown with state Rep. Tarah Toohil and members of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, state Department of Corrections Secretary Designee John Wetzel sidestepped a question whether he would cancel a contract with the operator but promised to review information that could warrant such action.

Just after former Rep. Patrick Murphy announced a run for Pa. attorney general in 2012, the Republican Party of Pennsylvania didn’t waste much time to resurface a 2010 election controversy involving questionable absentee ballot applications.

Former Congressman Pat Murphy will announce today that he is running for Attorney General in 2012. He has reportedly lined up significant support, including Dan Onorato, Chaka Fattah, Tim Holden, and more.