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Internet Sales Tax Will Hit Pa. Hard If Approved

Consumers in Pennsylvania could pay more on an internet sales tax bill if the legislation passes in a vote later today in the United States Senate.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/06

Dozens Hold Protest Outside Mayor’s Office Over Ad Campaign

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s political ad campaign against Councilman Bill Peduto brought dozens of protestors to his office today.

2013/05/02

More Fall-Out From Disclosure Of Ravenstahl’s Role In Mayoral Campaign

More fallout in Pittsburgh’s mayor’s race. KDKA revealed Tuesday that Mayor Luke Ravenstahl was behind new attack ad against Councilman Bill Peduto.

2013/05/01

Council Gives Preliminary Approval For New Parking Ordinance

For the first time ever, Pittsburgh is a step closer to an ordinance that would govern valet parking procedures.

2013/05/01

Gov. Corbett: Drug Tests Keeping People From Working

Democrats are pouring criticism on Gov. Tom Corbett for suggesting that Pennsylvania’s sluggish job growth stems partly from too many applicants being unable to pass a drug test.

KDKA-TV–2013/05/01

Ravenstahl Committee Behind New Peduto Attack Ad

There’s a new development in the race for mayor of Pittsburgh.

2013/05/01

Police Chief Retires Amid Tension In City Of Washington

Allegations of bullying and micromanagement by police; allegations of sexism from a mayor.

2013/04/29

Beaver Co. Sheriff In Court After Threat Accusations

The Beaver County Sheriff was in court Monday, accused of threatening a newspaper reporter and blogger.

2013/04/29

Jack Wagner Picks Up Support In Mayoral Campaign

Former State auditor Jack Wagner picked up more support in the bid to become Pittsburgh’s next mayor.

2013/04/26

Officials Announce Security Changes To Pittsburgh Marathon

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl vowed that the Pittsburgh Marathon will not go bankrupt in the future despite any increased cost of additional security.

2013/04/25

Facebook Shuts Down Controversial Gun Shop Contest

A McKeesport gun shop’s contest to give away an AR-15 was shut down by Facebook, which claimed it violated their code of conduct.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/04/24

New Technology Tracks Gunfire, Could Show Up In Pittsburgh

New technology aims to spot and follow gunfire – and it could be coming to some areas in Pittsburgh.

2013/04/24

Peduto Attacks Wagner In New TV Ad

The first attack ad in the mayor’s race was launched Wednesday by Bill Peduto against Jack Wagner.

2013/04/24

Council Discusses Cost For Extra Security At Pittsburgh Marathon

There will be more attention on security at Pittsburgh’s upcoming marathon after the tragedy in Boston. But, who will pay for all that extra security?

2013/04/24

State Could Gain Millions From Medicaid Expansion

An expansion of Medicaid eligibility under a 2010 landmark federal health care law would boost the state’s finances by hundreds of millions of dollars a year, the Pennsylvania Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal analysts said Tuesday.

2013/04/23

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Election Night 2012

President Barack Obama wins a second term in office on Nov. 6, 2012.

Memorable Political Foibles

When politicians make the news, it’s not always for their politics. We’re taking a look back at stories that were the talk of the town.

Sen. Carper (center) commutes everyday from his home in Wilmington, Del. to Capitol Hill.

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Which senator has already claimed his title as “Trail Blazer” – on his mausoleum? Which one has scaled more than 50 mountains in his home state? Alabama to Illinois, click through to find out.