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Budget

 

State budget could be 'early' this year

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08175/891967-178.stm

 

Editorial: Rendell Budget for Mentally Disabled

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080623_Editorial__Rendell_Budget_for_Mentally_Disabled.html

 

Rolling dice on mental health

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19794900&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Budget deadline looms

http://www.inyork.com/local/ci_9669117

 

The Legislature

 

Redistricting debates in Pa.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080623_Redistricting_debates_in_Pa_.html

 

Baker helps to flatten tire piles

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Baker_helps_to_flatten_tire_piles_06-22-2008.html

 

Bill targets companies working with terrorist nations

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/state/s_574068.html

 

The Administration

 

Fast Eddie's flood tax: Soaked citizenry

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_573892.html

 

Healthcare

 

Staying alive: Hospitals fight to save victims of violent crimes - and their own fiscal health

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080623_Staying_alive__Hospitals_fight_to_save_victims_of_violent_crimes_-_and_their_own_fiscal_health.html

 

GOP health care plan copies Chairman Mao

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-right_col-a.6470651jun23,0,6000732.story

 

Editorial: Health Care Cost Containment Council

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080623_Editorial__Health_Care_Cost_Containment_Council_A_Pa__watchdog_worth_keeping.html

 

Reauthorize health care council, then sort out its assignments

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1213996217206660.xml&coll=1

 

Gaming

 

Devote slots taxes to property tax cuts

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19794947&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=456222&rfi=6

 

Elections/Politics

 

Obama, McCain pitching to women

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080623_Obama__McCain_pitching_to_women.html

 

U.S. Rep. Gerlach in unusual position

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080623_U_S__Rep__Gerlach_in_unusual_position.html

 

Transportation

 

Coal may hold solution to gas prices

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08175/891993-85.stm

 

State News

 

Consumers in for a double shock

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5deregecon.6106020jun23,0,3926459.story

 

A positive outcome is in the air

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a2_5deregwind.6193910jun23,0,6140908.story

 

No smoking? Maybe, maybe not

http://www.timesleader.com/news/No_smoking__Maybe__maybe_not_06-22-2008.html

 

Auditor general: State beaches should have lifeguards

http://www.standardspeaker.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7725&Itemid=2

 

Midstate mixed on environment, oil drilling

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/121417711148620.xml&coll=1

 

Local News

 

9 firms cited by liquor board

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5liquor.6470800jun23,0,2658235.story

 

Johnstown expects throng of 200,000 at motorcycle rally

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08175/891961-56.stm

 

Opening up the bidding

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/06-23-NEW-GAS-LEASING-ONLINE-SERVICE---MON-BIZ

 

Tobacco ban at rec areas grows

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Tobacco_ban_at__rec_areas_grows_06-22-2008.html

 

$5.2M project to close downtown Scranton artery

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19794895&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

DEP schedules public hearing on Environmental Recycling Services landfill expansion

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19794909&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Carbondale police expand use of Tasers

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19794912&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Bridge funding draws opposition

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19794546&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

SWITCH FROM COAL TO GAS?

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/121417800870950.xml&coll=1

 

Health care consortium intriguing

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/508514.html?nav=728

 

Philly

 

Thousands of students could lose free SEPTA passes

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080623_Thousands_of_students_could_lose_free_SEPTA_passes.html

 

2 dead, 3 wounded in spate of weekend violence

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080623_2_dead__3_wounded_in_spate_of_weekend_violence.html

 

L&I violations force residents from apartments

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080623_L_I_violations_force_residents_from_apartments.html

 

Phila. police to hold July town hall meetings

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080623_Phila__police_to_hold_July_town_hall_meetings.html

 

Saidel might run for Pa.'s No. 2 spot

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080623_Saidel_might_run_for_Pa__s_No__2_spot.html

 

Pitt

 

Nonprofit aims to sell locally grown produce to restaurants and markets here

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08175/891930-85.stm

 

Opinion allows council to pay fee to lawyer

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08175/891929-85.stm

 

Airports conference here offers shot to meet with officials from 28 airlines

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08175/891959-28.stm

 

Green future: Pittsburgh invests in better eco-choices

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08175/891894-192.stm

 

Airport corridor thriving with new development

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_574065.html

 

Gay rights advocates celebrate new city legislation

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_574070.html

 

Pittsburgh's sad example

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/opinion/s_573899.html

 

Washington

 

A CIVICS LESSON, JUST IN TIME

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080623_A_CIVICS_LESSON__JUST_IN_TIME.html

 

National News

 

Health care may be the prime suspect, but study needed to pinpoint cause of triple-digit increases

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1213997121238880.xml&coll=1