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7/30/2010
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey Propose Public-Private Partnership to Revamp Scudder Falls Bridge
The narrow, heavily traveled Scudder Falls Bridge carrying Interstate 95 over the Delaware River would undergo major renovations through a public-private partnership, under a plan to be proposed by Governors Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania and Chris Christie of New Jersey.
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7/23/2010
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Labor and Industry Secretary Comments on Passage of Federal Extension of UC Benefits
The Federal Government has extended the Emergency Unemployment Compensation, or EUC, program and full federal funding for state Extended Benefits, or EB. Secretary Sandi Vito of the PA Dept of Labor and Industry commented on the passage of the legislation and made recommendations to claimants.
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7/22/2010
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Attorney General Corbett announces statewide wave of legal actions against home improvement contractors
Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced legal actions against a series of home improvement contractors across Pennsylvania.
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7/21/2010
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Governor Rendell Urges Senate Transportation Committee to Work to Meet Road, Bridge and Transit Funding Challenges this Year
With a little hard work this summer, legislative leaders can solve Pennsylvania's transportation funding problem without fiscal pain, Governor Edward G. Rendell today told members of the Senate Transportation Committee in Harrisburg.
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7/13/2010
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Allegheny River Bridge Demolition went off on Schedule
Part of the old Turnpike Allegheny River Bridge was demolished this morning a few minutes after 10, dropping into the river and onto an island below.
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7/13/2010
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Report Faults Clearfield County Gas Well Operators for June 3 Blowout; DEP Outlines Proper Procedures for all Marcellus Drilling Firms
Untrained personnel and the failure to use proper well control procedures were the principal causes of a June 3 natural gas well blowout in Clearfield County, according to an independent investigation that was released today by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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7/8/2010
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Governor Rendell: New Report Shows Economy Sorely Needs Freight Infrastructure Investments
Freight volume will double in 40 years, resulting in 50 percent more trucks on highways and straining air, rail and port capacity, according to a new report highlighted today by Governor Edward G. Rendell.
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7/8/2010
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PA Lottery Statewide System Now Operational
Pennsylvania Lottery officials said that its statewide computer network that sells terminal-based games and validates winning tickets was again operational as of 11:42 a.m.
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7/7/2010
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Governor Rendell Signs Jobs Bill to Spur $1.2 Billion Investment in PA's Economy, Create 18,000 Jobs
At a time when the state and the nation are showing positive economic signs, Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed a jobs bill that will put people to work on important construction projects that will account for at least $1.2 billion in new investments in Pennsylvania's communities.
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7/6/2010
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Governor Rendell Signs Budget That Restrains Spending in Difficult Economy, but Invests More in Education and Job Creation
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed a $28 billion General Fund budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year that holds down spending as the state strives to live within its means using existing resources.
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7/6/2010
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Governor outlines commitment to severence tax on natural gas extraction and signs state's fiscal code
During a visit to the most active county for Marcellus Shale drilling this year, Governor Edward G. Rendell today outlined the state's commitment to enacting a severance tax on natural gas extraction, saying such a levy should give a fair share to communities where drilling is taking place.
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7/2/2010
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CEO of defunct Scranton insurance agency charged with theft of $1.3 million in premiums
Victims include casino, hospital, universities and businesses
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7/1/2010
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Revenue Department Releases Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Collections
Pennsylvania collected $3 billion in General Fund revenue in June, which was $58.3 million, or 2 percent, more than anticipated
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6/30/2010
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Scranton State Office Building Earns Energy Star Award
The Scranton State Office Building has earned the prestigious Energy Star award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for superior energy efficiency.
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6/29/2010
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Governor Announces Tentative Budget Agreement
Governor Ed Rendell today announced a tentative budget agreement for Pennsylvania's 2010-11 Fiscal Year which begins July 1, 2010.
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