State & Regional Govt & Politics
Man burns New Jersey flag over tribute to Whitney Houston
A Michigan man burned the NJ state flag in protest of Governor Chris Christie's decision to lower flags to half mast in honor of Houston.
Nevada GOP Caucus
Now that the three-ring circus of Donald Trump's endorsement has passed, the real action in Nevada is almost here, as 28 Republican delegates are up for grabs on Saturday in the Silver State. Polls again indicate that Mitt Romney has the edge in Nevada, with the Las Vegas Review Journal ...
WWII vet, local lawmaker to retire after 19 terms
Following 38 years of public service and countless commutes from Clearfield County to the state capitol, Rep. Camille “Bud” George said he’ll retire at the end of the year. The 84-year-old, who happens to be the last remaining World War II-era veteran serving in the State House of Representatives, ...
On The Campaign Trail
From Columbia, South Carolina - When you are shivering in Iowa or frozen in New Hampshire, there are three words that keep reporters going in the race for the White House: "South Carolina" and "Florida." It wasn't really that cold in either the Hawkeye or Granite State this year, but ...
How to save a tree house from a zoning board
It was supposed to be a "slice of Americana and of childhood dreams" says U.S. Army Specialist Mark Grapin, who lives in Fairfax County, Virginia. He's talking about the treehouse he built for his two sons after returning from his latest tour of duty in Iraq.
Jobs report released
The Obama administration was looking for signs of grown of the nation's economy, but the October jobs report that was released Friday morning showed barely a change in the federal unemployment rate. The government was firing, while the private sector was hiring last month. In October, employers added 80,000 jobs ...
House passes texting ban; bill returns to Senate
The state House passed legislation Monday that would make it a primary offense to text while driving, meaning that police could pull a driver over if they spot that person texting. The driver would then face a $50 fine. Pennsylvania is one of the few remaining states without a law ...
Rep. Bud George: No Plans To Retire
After recent speculation by voters, state Rep. Bud George came out publicly Wednesday morning and said he is not retiring and will fight to keep his seat. Every 10 years, the state can redraw the legislative district based on population. Because of that, the future of the 74th district, which ...
Soldiers Prepare To Be Home By Holidays
It's the end of a exhausting few years for members of the National Guard from the Alleghenies. They faced fighting overseas and problems at home. Now, the National Guard is packing up across the war-torn country to home within weeks. The president's announcement of full withdrawal from Iraq closes a ...
Governor Unveils Drilling Fee Plan
After campaigning on a promise not to tax the Marcellus Shale gas industry, Governor Tom Corbett unveiled a proposal Monday that would allow counties to impose impact fees on drilling companies. The Governor outlined his plan in Pittsburgh. Besides the impact fee, which would help regulate drilling and fix ...
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