PA Budget Secretary: Fiscal Cliff Would Cost State $300 Million
Pennsylvania's budget secretary has put a price tag on the cost to Pennsylvania if the federal government goes over the so-called "fiscal cliff" in a few weeks.
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Pennsylvania's budget secretary has put a price tag on the cost to Pennsylvania if the federal government goes over the so-called "fiscal cliff" in a few weeks.
In his mid-year briefing, Pennsylvania's budget secretary says the outlook for the rest of the fiscal year is status quo but that the budget for the new fiscal year may be the toughest one yet.
Approximately 10,000 Philadelphia residents are living in flood zones. And that number is only within the city limits.
When a storm hits, governments and utility companies often find their preparations insufficient.
A major storm could cause a business to close its doors for good. But even those able to recover may suffer.
Lessons learned from past storms have resulted in stricter building codes and other requirements on the federal, state, and local levels.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's chief justice says he has settled a lawsuit against a law firm that he claimed was double-dipping in the development of a new Family Court building in center city Philadelphia.
Governor Tom Corbett led the celebration as the Pennsylvania State Capitol Christmas trees were officially lit at sundown Tuesday.
Minority Democrats in the Pennsylvania legislature say Governor Tom Corbett needs to be more open about his effort to privatize the management of the state Lottery.
Minority Democrats in the Pennsylvania legislature say job creation, education and transportation funding will be their top priorities in the new session that begins in January.
Governor Tom Corbett downplays polls that suggest his popularity with voters is lagging.
The alleged killer had been released from prison just ten days before the murder of officer Moses Walker Jr.
Former Penn State president Graham Spanier will collect nearly $3.3 million from the university, despite being fired and charged this month with felonies in connection with the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case.
The $411-million spending plan slashes nearly $1-million in earmarks to social service agencies and non-profits. Public hearings are scheduled for today.
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