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3/21/2013

Consumers Advised to Consider Buying Flood Insurance
 
Winter ice and snow increases the chance of spring flooding, so the Pennsylvania Insurance Department is encouraging homeowners to consider buying flood insurance now.
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3/21/2013

Liquor Privatization Bill Passes House; Consumers One Step Closer to Real Choice and Convenience
 
Pennsylvanians are now one step closer to having real choice and convenience as wine, spirits and beer consumers, Governor Tom Corbett said today after the House passed House Bill 790, the liquor privatization bill, by a vote of 105-90.
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3/14/2013

Governor Corbett Declares March 17-23 Wildfire Prevention Week
 
Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 17-23 as Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting warming temperatures and drying March winds have combined to increase fire dangers across Pennsylvania's forests and brush lands.
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3/13/2013

Governor Corbett, along with Delaware County Area Business and Education Leaders, Discuss Plan to Get PA out of Liquor Business, $1 Billion Passport for Learning Block Grant Program
 
Governor Tom Corbett today, joined by local business and education leaders, talked about reinvesting $1 billion in proceeds from the sale of the state liquor store system into an educational block grant for Pennsylvania's schools.
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3/13/2013

Charges Filed against eight men in Turnpike 'Pay to Play' scheme
 
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced today that criminal charges have been filed against a former State Senator, five former Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials and employees, and two businessmen who had multi-million dollar contracts with the Turnpike. The former state officials are accused of using "pay to play" schemes for financial and political gain. Their criminal acts resulted in the misdirection, misuse, and theft of millions of dollars of public money, according to Kane.
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3/13/2013

PA Turnpike CEO Comments on PA Attorney General's News Announcement about Grand Jury Investigation
 
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chief Executive Officer Mark P. Compton today a statement in response to Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's news conference regarding a state grand jury probe of the Turnpike Commission
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3/12/2013

Governor Corbett Proclaims Hannah Callowhill Penn Day in Honor of Women's History Month
 
Governor Tom Corbett today honored Hannah Penn's legacy and contributions to the commonwealth by proclaiming "Hannah Callowhill Penn Day" across Pennsylvania.
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3/8/2013

Governor Corbett, along with Gettysburg Area Legislators, Business and Education Leaders, Discuss Plan to Get PA out of Liquor Business, $1 Billion Passport for Learning Block Grant Program
 
Governor Tom Corbett today, joined by members of the General Assembly and local business and education leaders, talked about reinvesting $1 billion in proceeds from the sale of the state liquor store system into an educational block grant for Pennsylvania's schools.
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3/6/2013

Dog Wardens, PetSmart Challenge Pennsylvanians to License 100,000 Dogs in March
 
Agriculture Secretary George Greig, state dog wardens and pet specialty retailer PetSmart today challenged Pennsylvanians to license their dogs by setting a goal to sell 100,000 licenses in March. The challenge is part of Dog License Awareness Month.
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2/28/2013

Governor Corbett Visits Philadelphia Rape Crisis Center, Highlights More Funding for Rape Crisis Assistance
 
Advocacy organizations and local officials from Philadelphia gathered today to thank Governor Tom Corbett for his 2013-14 budget proposal to increase funding for rape crisis services and prevention education.
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2/27/2013

Governor Corbett Honors Everyday Heroes for Black History Month
 
Governor Tom Corbett today recognized African American leaders from across Pennsylvania for their commitment and dedication to their community
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2/20/2013

Governor Corbett Tours Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, Continues Discussion on CHIP Funding and Outreach
 
Governor Corbett today met with children and their families during a tour of the new Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital at the Hershey Medical Center and spoke about the need to increase outreach and enrollment for the state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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2/15/2013

Pa. Turnpike Announces Free Wi­‐Fi Inside All Service Plazas
 
Turnpike travelers canget faster surfing speeds while relaxing inside plazas.
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2/15/2013

Governor Corbett's Budget Encourages Job Growth
 
Governor Tom Corbett today discussed his 2013-14 budget while visiting a Beaver County business, declaring that thanks to two years of fiscal restraint, Pennsylvania is now on a solid financial footing for the future.
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2/14/2013

PennDOT Highlights New Organ Donation Initiative for National Donor Day
 
As part of today's recognition as National Donor Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a new initiative at several driver's license centers across Pennsylvania educating Pennsylvanians on organ and tissue donation.
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