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Two forces influenced Pennsylvania politics in the first decade of the 21st century more than anything else — the Legislature's ill-fated, midnight pay grab and the irrepressible Ed Rendell.
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said he will press for another increase in public school funding and a tax on natural gas production when he presents his last state budget in February.
Legislative leaders have apparently resolved a key disagreement holding up a measure to expand casino gambling in Pennsylvania and promise enough revenue for the cash-strapped state to stop Gov. Ed Rendell from laying off more government employees.
The heads of Penn State, Temple, Pitt and Lincoln are criticizing Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and top House Democrats for holding them "hostage."
A bill to expand legalized casino gambling in Pennsylvania received approval Tuesday from the state House of Representatives, as legislators try to resolve the final pieces of October's state budget agreement.
Gov. Ed Rendell says a Greek company that makes solar panels will open a new manufacturing facility along the Philadelphia waterfront.
New Jersey's governor-elect and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell met for the first time since the election on Monday and seemed optimistic about working together.
Life began returning to normal Monday for commuters who spent the previous work week frazzled from a public transit strike, and many expressed relief that buses and trains were running again but remained angry about the transit workers' walkout.
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is calling for the Legislature to immediately return to the Capitol to finalize a key piece of the state budget, the legalization of table games in casinos.
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has signed the key pieces of legislation necessary to end a 101-day state budget stalemate, the longest in the nation this year.
Gov. Ed Rendell and legislative leaders reached a budget deal Friday to end Pennsylvania's distinction as the last state still fighting over its annual spending plan.
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (rehn-DEL') wants the Department of Justice to file federal charges against two teenagers in the fatal beating of a Mexican immigrant.
Newly disclosed correspondence between Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and lobbyists from last year shows he received particular pressure regarding a property assessment bill he eventually vetoed and a stalled proposal to extend health coverage to more of the uninsured.
A judge has denied a request to extend a gag order in the case of a man accused of killing three Pittsburgh police officers.
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says students at a state school in the Poconos deserve answers about sexual misconduct allegations against a top university official.
A former high-ranking Pennsylvania lawmaker admitted at his corruption trial Wednesday that he set up no firewalls to keep his state staff from mixing Senate, campaign and personal work for him.
The defense in the federal corruption trial of a former state senator is aiming to roll out its big guns Monday with the testimony of Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.
A day after the nation inaugurated its first black president, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell announced that he asked a bistate agency to kick in $3.5 million for a memorial on the spot where the nation's first leader lived with slaves.
Gov. Ed Rendell lifted Pennsylvania's three-month moratorium on paroling violent felons Monday after a review found the state's evaluation and supervision of parolees were largely effective.
Gov. Ed Rendell says the state has secured $35 million in federal loans to help regional department store chain Boscov's exit bankruptcy.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, who was the first woman to be elected in that position, died Wednesday after battling cancer. She was 78.
Gov. Ed Rendell has ruled out taking a job in the Obama administration before his term ends in January 2011, in part because a midterm departure could open the door to a Republican takeover of Pennsylvania state government, his spokesman said Friday.
Pennsylvania's gun laws got tougher Friday as Gov. Ed Rendell signed a bill increasing the mandatory sentence for anyone convicted of shooting a firearm at a police officer and for crimes committed with illegally purchased guns.
Gov. Ed Rendell on Monday halted the early release of state prison inmates, days after a recently paroled felon shot and killed a Philadelphia police officer.
Gov. Ed Rendell has ordered an immediate hiring freeze, a ban on out-of-state travel and other spending cuts to save $200 million, saying the moves are needed to maintain a balanced budget as the weakening national economy starts to affect Pennsylvania.
Fox News goes 10 for 10!Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.
Sen. Arlen Specter: An Offer You Can't Refuse The Hill recently reported that Democrats Vice President Biden, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, and Penn. Senator Bob Casey Jr. have all tried to convince Senator Arlen Specter (R) to switch parties and caucus with the Democrats.
Philadelphia is facing a two-billion dollar deficit. So what is Mayor Nutter doing about it. For the second time he is stalling on how he will put Philadelphia in the Black again.
PA Gov. Rendell says Not Pursuing Energy PostPennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell reiterated on Monday that he is not interested in filling any positions in President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet.
Why whitey shouldn't vote Over-emotional and unready, white people in America have shown that they cannot be trusted with the right to voteAs a lifelong Caucasian, I am beginning to think the time has finally come to take the right to vote away from white people in America, at least until we come to our senses. Seriously, I just don't think we can be trusted to exercise it responsibly anymore.
Point for Obama, Assist for the Hockey Mom from AlaskaWhen Sarah Palin was first announced as John McCain's Vice Presidential candidate, some folks cheered because they honestly believed that McCain's choice would do more harm than good. It looks like they may have been right all along.
Rendell: Ridge won't be McCain running mateGov. Ed Rendell, talking to the Pennsylvania delegation this morning in Denver, said he'd be alerted that former Gov. Tom Ridge will be introducing John McCain at an event in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, an indication that he would not join him on the ticket.
Clinton Camp Still Trying to Sink Obama?We've all heard the theory: sink Obama in 2008, coronate Hillary in 2012.
Democratic Gov. Rendell: Obama coverage was embarrassingRendell, an ardent Hillary Rodham Clinton supporter during the primaries, now backs Obama in the general election. Brokaw and Rendell began debating campaign coverage, including the on-air comments by Lee Cowan, and when MSNBC came up, Rendell went after the cable network.
GOP Strategist Says Racism Would Give McCain 15% Edge on ObamaIf you think Barack Obama was wrong to give a speech on race in America or that the conclusions he drew were off the mark, recent research indicates that, quite to the contrary, now is precisely the time that America needs to be confronting its problems with racism.
Cash and Carry (the City) - New York TimesWHEN Philadelphia ward leaders realized the contest for the Democratic nomination for president would extend through the Pennsylvania primary, it set their salivary glands running.
Ed Rendell, Clinton Surrogate, Passionately Praised Farrakhan In 1997 - Politics on The Huffington PostBut if an association to Farrakhan troubles Clinton, she may need to focus her attention and criticisms on one of her most prominent Pennsylvania supporters.
Clinton Surrogate PA Gov. Rendell: Fox is 'most objective' cable network"I think during this entire primary coverage, starting in Iowa and up to the present -- FOX has done the fairest job, and remained the most objective of all the cable networks. You hate both of our candidates. No, I'm only kidding.
Rendell supports proposed 'dream ticket'Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said Sunday he supports the so-called Democratic presidential dream ticket of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Ed Rendell proves a little too colorfulProviding fresh evidence of why Ed Rendell may not be on anyone's shortlist for vice president or cabinet posts, the governor has opened his mouth and inserted his foot.
Anchorwoman cries to Pa. governorPhiladelphia anchorwoman Alycia Lane cried on the shoulder of Pennsylvania's governor after she was accused of slugging a Manhattan cop.
Penn. Gov. Orders Partial State ShutdownGov. Ed Rendell late Sunday ordered a range of state government services shut down and placed about a third of the state work force on indefinite unpaid furlough after frantic last-minute negotiations failed to break a budget stalemate.
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Governor Ed Rendell: More Opportunities Coming for Latinos in ReadingIn a video interview, Governor Rendell describes his vision for the Latino community of Reading, Pennsylvania; a vision that includes more economic opportunities, and better education for Latino youth.
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