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Roy: Bethlehem would likely keep Common Core even if state doesn't
Valley 610Gov. Tom Corbett decided Monday that he will postpone seeking final legislative and regulatory approval of the controversial Common Core standards. But even if the state ends up scrapping the plan, Bethlehem Area School District will likely move forward.... -
Where in the world is Ed Pawlowski? All over the place, according to his campaign records
Valley 610When you’re looking at campaign finance reports, the people who give candidates money are often more interesting than where candidates spend it. But that’s not the case with Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski’s latest report. In the first four... -
PennDOT tightens Cementon Bridge weight restriction
The Road Warrior w/Dan HartzellIn October and November of 2009, PennDOT made emergency repairs to the Cementon Bridge, which links the Cementon area of Whitehall Township with Northampton borough via Route 329 over the Lehigh River. When the work was completed, PennDOT lifted the 13-... -
Pa. congressional map now awaits Corbett's signature
Pennsylvania Ave.Legislation carving Easton out of the Lehigh Valley's congressional district now awaits Gov. Tom Corbett's signature to become law. The state House passed a new congressional map Tuesday; the Senate passed it last week. The new map shifts the city...... -
Rep. Holden to the Lehigh Valley?
Pennsylvania Ave.As state legislators toil over redesigning the congressional map, one rumor making the rounds is that U.S. Rep. Tim Holden's district could be redrawn to include Easton. Holden, a Democrat and the longest serving Pennsylvania congressman, called it a... -
Allentown School Board approves cutting 154 jobs
Allentown School Board approved a curtailment of programs Thursday that eliminates 132 teachers and 12 administrators, pushing the financially challenged district to more than 400 jobs slashed over the past four years. The district's second curtailment...Tags: American School for the Deaf, Teachers, Allentown, Teaching and Learning, Students
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'Tom Corbett Liquor Tax'?
Capitol IdeasYo! The latest liquor amendment count is in as of 1 p.m. Lawmakers have added 124 amendments to the already amended House Bill 790, the liquor privatization bill, backed by Republican Gov. Tom Corbett and House Majority Leader Mike Turzai,...... -
It's going to happen
The rallies, lobbying and support from the community have paid off. Somerset County will have a new section of Route 219 between Somerset and Meyersdale. The final permit for the long awaited four-lane extension from Somerset to Meyersdale in Somerset...Tags: Bill Shuster, Highway Transportation, Government, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Executive Branch
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Two Somerset County businesses recognized with governor's awards
Daily American Staff WriterTwo Somerset County businesses received an award Thursday that recognizes Pennsylvania business owners' contributions to the state's economic development. Somerset Trust Co. and Global/SFC Valve, both based in Somerset, were among the companies...Tags: Regional Authority, Hershey (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Small Businesses, Government, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Aging bridges
With 25,000 state-owned bridges, Pennsylvania has the third-largest number of bridges in the nation. But it leads the nation in the number of bridges classified as structurally deficient. The average age of bridges on the state system is more than 50... -
Corbett's public welfare chief disputes financial gains of Medicaid expansion
HARRISBURG — The Legislature's Independent Fiscal Office has been praised for its thorough, fair number-crunching and for being as nonpartisan as its name suggests since opening last year. But that pristine image may be tarnished now that the...Tags: Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Interior Policy, Elections, Government Health Care
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Gov. Tom Corbett postpones legislative vote on controversial Common Core education standards
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett decided Monday to postpone seeking final legislative and regulatory approval for new education standards that are facing mounting criticism across the political and ideological spectrums. The delay may give lawmakers a...Tags: Justice System, Dominic Pileggi, Regional Authority, Andrew E. Dinniman, Edward G. Rendell
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May 23, 2013
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May 22, 2013
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May 21, 2013
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May 20, 2013
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