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Feb 6: Corbett announces more funding | Philly keeps shrugging | Less pollution, less money | Rain barrels get splash of color

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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‘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 ...

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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 ...

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Corbett calls for pension system changes, increase to education in $28.4 billion plan

Gov. Tom Corbett is proposing a 2.4 percent increase in Pennsylvania spending in the next fiscal year. He used his budget address ...

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As Pa. pollution declines, fees do, too

Air quality is getting better in Pennsylvania, and state officials say that’s led to such a decline in pollution fees that they can ...

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Text of Gov. Corbett’s 2013-14 budget address

Gov. Tom Corbett’s office provided this “as prepared for delivery” text of the 2013-14 budget speech, which was deliver ...

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Wildwood Pretzel sees his shadow – but there’s a twist!

Last week, I alerted you the fact that ...

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