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Corbett budget plan redistributes aid to needy Pennsylvanians
In his budget proposal, Gov. Tom Corbett has included a 3 percent increase to funding for Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfa ...
14 years ago
Philly Chamber president: Budget plan not about the status quo
The Pennsylvania budget plan presented Tuesday by Gov. Tom Corbett earned rave reviews from Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce President Ro ...
14 years ago
Feds: 18 charged in $200M global credit card fraud
Federal officials say they have broken up one of the nation’s largest credit card fraud rings. Eighteen people have been cha ...
14 years ago
Contract for Sandy debris cleanup above board, Christie says
Gov. Chris Christie is defending a $100 million contract with a Florida company for debris cleanup after Superstorm Sandy. Democra ...
14 years ago
Measure aims to create more residential homes in New Jersey
A shortage of residential homes for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in New Jersey has created long waiting lists ...
14 years ago
Christie pushing feds to resolve Sandy flood claims
New Jersey officials are trying to speed up Superstorm Sandy-related insurance claims. Members of Gov. Chris Christie’s Cabi ...
14 years ago
Philly councilman predicts ‘rough ride’ for Corbett budget plan
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget has gotten a frosty reception from at least one member of Philadelphia City Council ...
14 years ago
Corbett rejects Obamacare Medicaid expansion for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said at his annual budget address Tuesday that he “cannot recommend” expanding Medicaid in the ...
14 years ago
‘Manayunk on Ice’ returns for third year on Main Street
The ‘Manayunk on Ice’ winter festival is back for its third year on Main Street this weekend. The free, three-da ...
14 years ago
Guidelines released on how schools sports will include students with disabilities
This is part of a series from education blogger Laura Waters of NJ Left Behind. The special education world is giddy this ...
14 years ago