Browsing Month May, 2013
Renewable energy is gaining steam
By Eric Zager at December 31, 2010 | 1:44 pm | 2 Comments
Renewable energy is making its mark in U.S. energy production. According to EIA energy such as wind, geothermal and biomass is being produced at the same rate as a nuclear electric power.
[...read more]Throw another on the to do list for Corbett
By Eric Zager at December 31, 2010 | 11:12 am | 9 Comments
Governor-elect Tom Corbett will have another pressing issue on his plate to take care of when he takes the reigns in a couple of weeks. Most state employee unions are set to end and Corbett is looking to cut costs everywhere, which could well set the stage for the first of many bloody battles.
[...read more]Top Ten PA Political Events of 2010
By Rock The Capital - Admin at December 29, 2010 | 9:27 am | 128 Comments
The list you have waited all year for has finally arrived. The Top Ten poltical events in Pennsylvania. The why, when, where, and what is all answered in Eric Epstein’s countdown.
[...read more]Now appearing on McMenus everywhere Obamacare
By Scott Paterno at December 28, 2010 | 9:12 am | 2 Comments
Rock The Capital’s Scott Paterno traveled to Florida to find a whole new take on newspapers and politics. The Golden Arches never seems to really leave Paterno’s side.
[...read more]Reading between the Census Leaves
By Scott Paterno at December 24, 2010 | 3:35 pm | 2 Comments
Scott Paterno is back with the winners and losers in the Census sweepstakes. Once you start picking apart the numbers it gives one a real clue in the political direction that has been cast in the wind. One can read a lot in to the future of politics.
[...read more]Debates , Featured , Legal , Pennsylvania Issues , Political
Getting to the bottom of the Kiosk
By Eric Zager at December 22, 2010 | 3:00 pm | 3 Comments
Auditor General Jack Wagner is going to take an invasive look at wine Kiosks spread throughout the state after they malfunctioned this week. Wagner wants to know if the machines are really delivering what the Liquor Control Board promised.
[...read more]A ticket to ride will once again mean something for Motorists driving the Pennsylvania Turnpike
By Eric Zager at December 22, 2010 | 12:49 pm | 4 Comments
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is having a change of heart about printing new toll tickets. The commission had been adamant about not doing it because of the expense of printing. The issue arose because toll fares are going up after the first of the new year.
[...read more]Pennsylvania’s Auditor General takes Turnpike Commission to Task
By Eric Zager at December 21, 2010 | 4:40 pm | 1 Comments
Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner sent a letter to the Turnpike Commission saying he is concerned about safety, especially since the Turnpike is not printing tickets to reflect increased fares.
[...read more]Ed Rendell’s Top Ten Gaffes
By Eric Epstein at December 21, 2010 | 12:00 pm | 36 Comments
Well, its that time of year again to size up the best of the best of Governor Rendell. Eric Epstein took some time to find some real humdingers. Enjoy the Top Ten list.
[...read more]How much is Recycling in Pennsylvania worth
By Eric Zager at December 20, 2010 | 5:25 pm | 4 Comments
Pennsylvania is doing an admirable job recycling materials. According to Rendell communities are stepping up to the plate, and today Rendell rewarded many of them with grant money.
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