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Rendell says he'll veto weakened ban on smoking

HARRISBURG -- A House-Senate panel had been expected to adopt a compromise bill yesterday outlining which workplaces had to be smoke-free, but Gov. ... (05/13/2008)

State House moves for bigger, better bingo booty

HARRISBURG -- The state House is moving to help nonprofit groups that raise funds by holding bingos, which have slipped in attendance as more casinos have opened around Pennsylvania and in ... (05/08/2008)

Politics - State

Pa. House panel advances bill to boost government pensions (04/30/2008)
Backers, foes of gay marriage collide at Capitol (04/30/2008)
McCord gets Democratic nod for state treasurer (04/23/2008)
State house races: Bompiani to face Regola in fall; it's Ramaley, Vogel in 47th District (04/23/2008)
Former police chief Costa wins narrowly (04/23/2008)
Primary coverage on TV (04/22/2008)
Court keeps challenger on ballot in 38th District (04/19/2008)
Rep. Wheatley faces challenge in bid for fourth term (04/17/2008)
Specter's Hodgkin's disease reappears (04/16/2008)
GOP wants to cut Pa. income tax rate (04/15/2008)
Voter information on the April 22, 2008 Pennsylvania primary election (04/15/2008)
Politicians: Beware of petitioners bearing gifts (04/14/2008)
Area Democratic senators taking sides in race for veteran Vince Fumo's seat (04/13/2008)
Variety of experiences flavor race in the 21st Legislative District (04/10/2008)
Change proposed in filling Pa. lieutenant governor vacancy (04/09/2008)
State lawmakers urge greater efforts so men, women get equal pay (04/09/2008)
House panel amends mine safety bill, but Senate OK unlikely (04/09/2008)
Pa. sportsmen, hunters oppose more gun legislation (04/08/2008)
Collegians press for smoking ban (04/08/2008)
Rendell has final say on 'pork barrel' (04/07/2008)
Four Democrats pursue coveted GOP seat (04/06/2008)
Analysis: Lawmaker plays central role in smoking fight (04/02/2008)
House defeats measure requiring gun owners to report lost weapons (04/02/2008)
Malpractice insurance help ends today for Pa. doctors (04/01/2008)
All four Dem primary state treasurer candidates are from Eastern Pennsylvania (03/30/2008)

LCB seeks advice on bringing better wine to Pa.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is forming a Wine Advisory Council comprising restaurant owners, hotel managers and wine experts "to help bring the best selections and wine values to ... (05/08/2008)

Same-sex marriage ban likely dead in Pa. Senate

HARRISBURG -- A bill that would amend the state constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage is in a deep coma and is probably dead, at least for the rest of this session. ... (05/07/2008)

Stage set for vote on gay marriage ban

HARRISBURG -- Minutes after a Senate committee approved a bill to amend the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage yesterday, Democratic legislators from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia ... (05/06/2008)

State Senate approves ban on political robo-calls

HARRISBURG -- The fall campaign season could be a lot quieter for Pennsylvanians, who during the weeks leading up to the recent primary became accustomed to automated phone calls from presidential ... (05/01/2008)

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