Rendell to decide soon when to hold election to fill Murtha's seat

By Tom Barnes and Timothy McNulty, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Because of the great political interest in the matter, Gov. Ed Rendell says he'll soon decide whether to have a special election to fill U.S. Rep. John Murtha's seat in Congress or whether to hold the election on primary day, May 18.
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Pa. bill would expand overhaul of schools

By Dan Hardy, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Low-achieving schools could be turned into charter schools or handed over to outside management.
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Proponents rally in support of bill to allow same-sex marriage

By Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

About 25 people, some gay and some straight, gathered on the steps of the Capitol rotunda Monday and chanted, "Pennsylvania can't you see -- what equality means to me." Read More

Jack Wagner's strong state committee showing a surprise to some

By Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Elections are won at the ballot box, not the bank teller's window, and Auditor General Jack Wagner's majority support from the state Democratic Committee over the weekend served as a reminder that the governor's race is just getting started, observers said Monday. Read More

As 'tweeting' grows, the question of jury taint arises

By Jason Cato, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

In the world of gavels and gowns, keeping those not present in courtrooms informed about testimony and evidence via the Internet has become a new frontier for judges, jurors and journalists. Read More

Veon's top aide will take the witness stand

By Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Prosecutors are expected to call former Rep. Mike Veon's chief of staff Jeffrey Foreman to the witness stand today as their second witness in Veon's public corruption trial. Read More

States face big costs to dig out from blizzard

By Sudeep Reddy and Clare Ansberry, The Wall Street Journal

State and local governments along the East Coast digging out from a historic blizzard are now trying to figure out how to pay the bills. Read More

U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra seeking ideas for keeping Asian carp at bay

By Dave Alexander, mlive.com

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- If you've got an idea on how to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan, U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra wants to hear it. Read More

Granholm -- Carp battle is urgent

By Tina Lam and Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press

The federal government says it's doing everything it can to fight carp, but Michigan's governor does not agree. Read More

Cervical cancer vaccine debate heading to the Legislature

By Rick Karlin, Times Union (Albany)

The debate over making cervical cancer vaccines available to young women is coming to the state Legislature today. Read More

Feds may close locks to stop carp

By Katherine Skiba, Chicago Tribune

At a White House meeting Monday on the Asian carp threat to the Great Lakes, federal officials said they may seek to close navigational locks on Chicago-area waterways for up to three or four days a week, a move that would restrict cargo shipping and recreational boating. Read More

Gov. Edward G. Rendell (D)
Elected: November 2002, 2006
Term expires: January 2011

	State capital: Harrisburg
	State nickname: The Keystone State
	Lt. Gov. Joseph B. Scarnati III (R)
	Secretary of State Pedro Cortés (D)
	Attorney General Tom Corbett (R)
	Senate President: Joseph B. Scarnati III (R)
	Senate President Pro Tem: Lt. Gov. Joseph B. Scarnati III (R)
	House Speaker: Keith McCall (D)

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