News
Pennsylvania “Fish-For-Free” Day lines Up with National Promotion
Walleye, bass and trout in eight Pennsylvania waterways have been tagged in conjunction with Cabela’s “Wanna Go Fishing for Millions?” promotion. Registered fishermen, who catch a tagged fish, win a prize. The promotion is already underway, but PA Fish and Boat Commission spokesman Eric Levis says it coincides perfectly with their annual “Fish-for-Free” day on […]
The Dust is Settling from Pennsylvania’s 2011 Primary Election
Well, for the approximately 17% of eligible voters who showed up at the polls on Tuesday, there was little chance of waiting in line to cast a ballot. The dust is settling from Pennsylvania’s 2011 primary election, and while some candidates are set for final showdowns in November, a couple of high-profile races remained too […]
One-Stop Shopping for Beer, Wine and Spirits?
You would be able to buy a bottle of wine or liquor from your local beer distributor, under a plan that’s pending in Harrisburg. State Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) says adding 1,200 stores would be customer-friendly. “We could instantly use the existing distribution system. It’s not like you have to reinvent the wheel.” Payne tells […]
Welcome Message
Welcome to PAMatters.com, a joint effort by Radio Pennsylvania and TFM Advertising. Since 2011, we have provided you with important news and information from the state capital and around the Commonwealth, as well as given you access to the governor of Pennsylvania. The Governor stops by every month to answer your emails and discuss the issues with […]
SURPRISE! Tomorrow is an election day.
Now, don’t feel bad if you weren’t aware that Pennsylvanians go to the polls in the 2011 Primary Election tomorrow, May 17th. The fact is that these off-year elections generally draw less than 1 in 5 voters to the polls, despite a myriad of local races that may actually have more impact on our daily […]
Gov. Corbett’s Back Surgery a Success
Governor Tom Corbett should be up and walking later this evening, and his surgeons expect a full recovery. Corbett suffered from spinal stenosis, a common condition which is marked by a narrowing of the spinal cord. The lower back procedure was conducted at Allegheny General Hospital, and lasted about an hour and a half. In […]
Advocates Hope Legislation Can Sound the Alarm on a Silent Killer
Advocates hope legislation can sound the alarm on a silent killer — carbon monoxide (CO). SB920 would require that most homes be equipped with CO alarms at the time of sale. It would also mandate CO alarms in most multifamily homes and apartment units within one year, if it becomes law. CDC statistics show that […]
State House Republicans’ Budget Bill is Positioned for Debate
State House Republicans’ budget bill is positioned for floor debate the week of May 23rd. Like the plan laid out by Governor Tom Corbett in March, the House GOP budget would spend $27.3-billion dollars and raise no new taxes. Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) says the goal is to have “an on-time, no-tax increase budget” […]
Status of Texting/Cell Phone Bans in the PA Legislature
The State House and Senate are each positioning distracted driving bills to ban the use of handheld cell phones and texting while driving. But, the key difference is enforcement. State Rep. Josh Shapiro (D-Montgomery) tells us that making it a primary offense will help to stop accidents from occurring in the first place, instead of […]
Ask the Governor
Use this form to submit a question to Governor Corbett. Due to the large number of questions submitted for the governor, and the time constraints of the program, not every question submitted can be answered on the air. [contactform id=’X0H7WTZ16Q’ /] NOTE: Due to Governor Corbett’s recent back surgery, “Ask the Governor” on PAMatters.com will […]