Ed Rendell News

Princeton and Harvard should be ashamed of having awarded diplomas to Senator Ted Cruz, according to former Democratic Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell.

If the legislature doesn't phase out the $450 million the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission must pay PennDOT every year, it will cost a driver $50 in tolls to cross the state within eight years, according to Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.

A near-disaster at the Skagit River Bridge in Washington State sent three people plunging into the river in Washington last month.

Former Gov. Ed Rendell Thursday urged state legislators to pass the transportation funding bill that allocates $2.5 billion to fix Pennsylvania's roads and bridges.

On a straight party-line vote, House Republicans pushed through a $28.3 billion state general fund budget this afternoon.

Rendell has sent a letter to the 203 House members urging them to support the Senate-passed transportation plan that would eventually raise $2.5 billion more each year to fund the state's transportation needs above the $6 billion currently spent.

The terminal just south of Greencastle is the result of a public-private partnership involving $52 million in Norfolk Southern funds and supported by a $45 million allocation under former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.

Since 9/11 the United States has spent a staggering $791 billion on homeland security, according to Mattea Kramer and Chris Hellmann of the National Priorities Project.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett stresses four topics - transportation, liquor privatization, pensions and the budget - during his speech at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Governor's Breakfast last month.

There is a growing consensus that public spending cuts don't just threaten the provision of crucial services but risk damaging our fragile economic recovery.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Atlantic Coast cities are painfully aware of the need for effective stormwater management and coastal protection.

Allegheny County is looking for a few sure bets to make with grant money it's won from casino taxes.

I disagree with Cheryl Boise's June 4 letter, "Devilish Details," in which she questioned statements I made on behalf of the state Education Department.

He was once an "undisputed king" of porn. But in his twilight years, he has recast himself as a visionary for a more vibrant downtown.

Sure, we're getting ahead of ourselves because the gubernatorial election is 17 months away, and forecasts this far out are usually misguided, but Ms.

Gov. Tom Corbett has been steadfast that he wants the state Legislature to finish three important pieces of legislation along with a new budget by June 30: transportation funding, liquor privatization and pension reform.

Previously Walsh worked as special assistant to the governor during former Gov. Ed Rendell's administration and was later named director of administration at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Todd Burtner enjoys puffing on a cigarette as he slugs back a beer at his local watering hole every now and then.

Byberry was at first a mischievous lark for Fox Chase resident John Webster, but later it became an obsession.

A Penn instructor is attempting to get elected to Congress, but that doesn't mean she's going to leave Penn behind entirely.