Politics
Sample Ballot For May Primary
The May Primary is just four days away and you can be sure candidates will be working hard for votes in this final weekend before voters head to the polls.
IRS Investigating Tea Party-Related Group
The founder of a local conservative Tea Party-related group would not appear on camera for fear of IRS retaliation.
Peduto Leading Wagner In Newest Poll
A new poll in the Pittsburgh Mayor’s race shows one candidate increasing his lead.
91 Years Old, Donora Mayor Seeks 6th Term
Donora Mayor Lignelli is believed to be one of the oldest mayors in the United States.
Gov. Corbett: Drug Testing Comments Taken Out Of Context
Gov. Tom Corbett says his comments about job applicants failing drug tests were taken out of context by his political opponents.
Pa. Auditor General Threatens UPMC Audit If It Fails To Reach Highmark Deal
In Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon, Pa. State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has a warning to UPMC and Highmark.
Pa. Leads In Casino Tax Revenue, But Homeowners Find Little Relief
Pennsylvania may take in more casino tax dollars than Nevada, but have you seen your school property taxes go down as promised?
Connellsville Mayoral Candidate Accused Of Running Chop Shop
A local candidate for mayor is now facing charges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toomey-Manchin Background Check Bill Fails To Win Supermajority In Senate
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday afternoon to defend his scaled back bill to require background checks of some, but not all, gun purchases.
Corbett Trade Mission To South America: Junket Or Helpful?
Don’t call it a junket — says Governor Tom Corbett — the taxpayers are not paying the bill.
New Steps Made In Possible WPAHS, Highmark Merger
There was another step forward in the plan by Highmark to take over the struggling West Penn Allegheny Health System.













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