Governor Tom Corbett. We’re still getting used to that. Yesterday was the big day. Make sure to check out PoliticPA’s extensive coverage of the Inauguration, the accompanying anti-Marcellus protest, and the Inaugural Ball.

Well folks, today is the day. The era of Ed Rendell is over. The era Tom Corbett has begun. Make sure to check PoliticsPA for your up-to-the-minute Inauguration Day coverage.

Pennsylvania celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the same time as we debate the legacy of Edward G. Rendell, Governor. Meanwhile, Tom Corbett prepares to take the helm of state government. Mark Schweiker tells PoliticsPA that he is official out of the 2012 Senate race. Pittsburgh gets two major boons: the Steelers don’t have to play the Patriots, and the city is in line for millions in revenue for hosting the AFC Championship (h/t to Jon Delano).

Mary Isenhour forms a consulting firm, then challenges the suggestion that PA Dems’ impressive voter registration edge is slipping. PoliticsPA’s Ups and Downs are up for the week. Kanjorski continues to take heat for his comments about Rick Scott. Pileggi considers putting redistricting proposals online. And giant-killer Toohil is named Deputy House Whip

Environmentalists praise Corbett. Yes, I said praise. School choice, aka vouchers, are on the agenda in Harrisburg. Rick Santorum’s Presidential aspirations face a roadblock… in his home state. PA politicos continue to digest the repercussions of the Tucson tragedy. It could be organized labor vs. the Democratic party in Cumberland County. And it’s starting to […]

PoliticsPA takes a look at NEPA’s economic development now that it’s patrons of pork have departed. School choice gains ground. The debate over debate continues in the wake of the Tucson tragedy. Some Marines object to naming a new ship after the late Rep. Murtha. Foxwoods begs for a 2nd chance. Early Returns runs down the Pittsburgh council race.

Gleason backs Priebus over Steele for RNC Chair. Rendell legacy stories continue. Rep. Brady announces bill to limit threatening speech re: members of Congress. Editorial boards across the state debate whether the tone political rhetoric in America played a role in the Tucson tragedy. And comments made by Rep. Kanjorski in October about shooting Florida GOP Gov. Candidate Rick Scott have become conservatives’ counter-point in post-Tucson debate over political rhetoric.

The entire nation tuned in this weekend to the tragedy in Tucson, with members of PA’s delegation expressing their collective sorrow for the victims and families, and hopes for the health and recovery of colleague Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The top trend among Pennsylvania politicos on social media: this could have happened to any one of […]

PoliticsPA Up and Down are out for the week. Spoiler alert: Rep(?) Fitzpatrick is getting hosed for missing the oath of office. GOP consultant Chris Nicholas looks at redistricting numbers. State Rep. Metcalfe aims for the national spotlight in the immigration debate. Rendell gives his exit interview to the Capitol press corps. Toomey takes aim at defense spending. And Obama polls ahead of Rick Santorum in a hypothetical matchup.

The Congressional delegation was sworn in, and reporters no longer have to include “-elect” when referring to Senator Pat Toomey. The State Senate special election will be held March 15. Allegheny County pols look to move up the chain. A plan to create jobs, improve infrastructure and strengthen pensions in the Post-Gazette. And finally, Reps. Holden and Altmire apparently saw one of the 5,000 different GOP commercials this cycle – they voted against Nancy Pelosi for Speaker.