HARRISBURG -- A sweeping overhaul of the state's gas-drilling regulations, including restrictions on local zoning rules and a new fee on those companies, now awaits Gov. Tom Corbett's signature. (Today)
State inspectors found 1,178 violations of state environmental regulations at Marcellus Shale gas drilling and development sites in 2011, according to a review released Wednesday by PennEnvironment. (Today)
HARRISBURG -- Calling for reductions in state borrowing, the House Republican leader Wednesday proposed cutting by more than half the credit limit for a grant program supporting construction projects. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is authorized to borrow up to $4.05 billion to award grants to economic development projects with cultural, historic or civic significance. (Today)
A federal judge Wednesday rejected requests by top Republican state lawmakers to prevent April 24 elections from proceeding under existing legislative districts. (Today)
HARRISBURG -- The House Gaming Oversight Committee held a hearing today on a bill that would impose 10-mile no-casino "buffer zone" around the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Flight 93 Memorial Park. (Yesterday)