Leading Pennsylvania Democrat convicted of theft, conspiracy

A jury convicted former Pennsylvania House Democratic leader Bill DeWeese on Monday of theft, conspiracy, and other charges, but he said he would not give up his seat and would continue to seek reelection, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
http://news.yahoo.com/leading-pennsylvania-democrat-convicted-theft-conspiracy-221456998.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:14:56 -0800

Pennsylvania to Vote on Permitting Counties to Tax Natural Gas Fracking

Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to begin voting today on a measure to let counties levy annual fees on natural-gas wells that may generate revenue of about $211 million this year, according to state estimates.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-07/pennsylvania-to-vote-on-permitting-counties-to-tax-natural-gas-fracking.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:22:44 -0800

Pennsylvania Set to Approve Fracking Regulations

Pennsylvania's state senate has passed a law allowing the state to tax shale gas drilling, so long as local zoning laws don't get in the way of drillers. A lot of people are unhappy with the compromise bill, but according to The New York Times, it's still expected to pass the state's House on Tuesday. The bill would set up Pennsylvania's first statewide regulation on the controversial natural ...
http://news.yahoo.com/pennsylvania-set-approve-fracking-regulations-192341231.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:41 -0800

Pennsylvania College Sells 'Morning After' Pills in Vending Machine

Pennsylvania College Sells 'Morning After' Pills in Vending Machine
http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/02/08/pennsylvania-college-sells-morning-after-pills-in-vending-machine/

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:42:58 -0800

Pennsylvania governor proposes cutting casino subsidy to racetracks

A budget prepared by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has proposed that the state use $72 million in casino subsidies to the racing industry in each of the next three years to pay for agriculture projects.
http://www.drf.com/news/pennsylvania-governor-proposes-cutting-casino-subsidy-racetracks

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:12:11 -0800

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Compromise Bill on Gas Drilling

The law imposes a tax on the shale gas industry in exchange for removing barriers to development, a compromise that critics said leaves municipalities with little control over the use of their land.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/us/pennsylvania-senate-passes-compromise-bill-on-gas-drilling.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:51:41 -0800

Pennsylvania city's receiver warns on revenue need

(Reuters) - The state-appointed receiver for Pennsylvania's capital of Harrisburg warned that the city will likely face ongoing budget problems even if it sells its incinerator and parking garages. Receiver David Unkovic, in his 194-page proposal, said he has not yet determined the value of Harrisburg's parking garages, incinerator and other assets. ...
http://news.yahoo.com/pennsylvania-citys-receiver-warns-revenue-202041636.html

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:20:41 -0800

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill on Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling

A measure would authorize a tax on the shale gas industry in exchange for removing some barriers to development.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/us/pennsylvania-senate-passes-compromise-bill-on-gas-drilling.html?src=me&ref=us

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:57 -0800

Pennsylvania House To Decide Natural Gas Fee Legislation

Pennsylvania lawmakers in the state's Senate have set a template for the rest of the Northeast U.S. to follow in approving a measure to impose annual fees on natural gas companies for each natural gas well they drill.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/295166/20120208/house-natural-gas-fracking-fee-well-drilling.htm

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:08:04 -0800

Pennsylvania House Leadership Foiled in Attempt to Ram Through Sweetheart Deal for Big Oil and Gas under Cover of Night

Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future called on the members of the General Assembly to refuse to rubber stamp the so-called “compromise” drilling bill, House Bill 1950, as dictated by the Republican House leadership.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pennsylvania-house-leadership-foiled-attempt-052200576.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:22:00 -0800