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2/01/06: State plans expansion of PA Convention Center in Philadelphia; cost undetermined. Rendell cited. (Philadelphia Daily News)

2/01/06: Rendell proposes business tax cuts totaling $202 million to be included in his 2006-07 state budget. Reps. Turzai, DeWeese, Reed cited. (Tribune-Review)

2/01/06: PA Gaming Control Board schedules nine public hearings this spring on the 14 applications for slots parlor licenses. (The Morning Call)

2/01/06: Gettysburg is first on PA Gaming Control Board's schedule of nine public hearings on slot machine parlors. (Gettysburg Times)

2/01/06: Capitolwire: Rendell anticipates $25.12 billion budget for 2006-2007. (capitolwire.com)

2/01/06: Rendell outlines plan to spur business with tax cuts. House Majority Leader Smith doesn't like it, but Rendell press secretary Philips says it's the right thing to do. Healthcare mentioned. (The Patriot-News)

2/01/06: Capitolwire: Rendell says budget will be balanced without new taxes; GOP questions some of his assertions. (capitolwire.com)

1/31/06: Rep. Bebko-Jones, Lt. Gov. Baker Knoll and Welfare Secretary Richman lead rally at state Capitol in favor of increasing minimum wage. Rendell mentioned. (Erie Times-News)

1/31/06: In a plan Robin Hood might have loved, Senate Democrats want PA's rich to pay higher income taxes. Sen. Fumo, Rendell, Brightbill, DeWeese spokespeople Arneson, Manzo and Philips quoted. (The Patriot-News)

1/31/06: Drivers decry price of gas; soaring corporate profits. Sunoco, U.S. Rep. English mentioned. Keywords: energy, transportation. (Delaware County Daily Times)

1/31/06: Capitolwire: House Republicans fail to override Rendell's veto of business tax cuts. (capitolwire.com)

1/30/06: Lavish casino targeted for Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County. (Pottsville Republican)

1/30/06: Investor group hoping to build a slots gambling facility and spa in Gettysburg area signs deal to ensure that most of the labor is provided by building- trades union members. (Gettysburg Times)

1/30/06: Capitolwire: House continues preparations for potential property-tax reform deal. (capitolwire.com)

1/30/06: High court ruling on tax-exempt status for a Harrisburg church could affect property throughout state. County Commissioners Association of PA mentioned. Keyword: religion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

1/30/06: It seems unlikely that property tax debate will be resolved by spring. Rep. Marsico cited. (Beaver County Times)

1/27/06: MTR Gaming Group Inc. turns down $258 million takeover bid by CEO Arneault. (Erie Times-News)

1/27/06: P-G: Rendell says he backs plan to raise state's sales tax to 6.5 percent. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

1/27/06: Refunds of EMS tax levy present a taxing challenge. (Lancaster New Era)

1/27/06: Low-income seniors, disabled can apply for tax relief. PA Department of Revenue, Sen. Stout, Social Security, PA Lottery mentioned. (Observer-Reporter)

1/27/06: Pittsburgh Penguins' agreement with Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. over funding for new arena prevents them from discussing alternatives with government officials. Rendell cited. Keyword: sports. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

1/27/06: Wachovia economist tells Chamber that Lehigh Valley is healthier than other cities in the Northeast. (The Morning Call)

1/26/06: Senate Republican Leader Brightbill calls for voter input on property tax reform. House Democratic Leader DeWeese, House Democratic Whip Veon cited. (Herald-Standard)

1/26/06: Detroit businessman who hopes to build $400 million casino on Pittsburgh's North Shore not ruffled by two larger competing bids. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

1/26/06: House Democratic leaders say majority of members now support increase in state sales tax to 6.5 percent. Reps. DeWeese, Veon, Senate Republican leader Brightbill, Senate Democratic leader Mellow cited. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

1/26/06: Anti-casino group to continue its fight to stop slot machines in Bethlehem. (The Morning Call)

1/26/06: Capitolwire: House Democrats' property tax-cut plan combines Senate tax-shift referenda, sales-tax hike, slots cash. (capitolwire.com)

1/25/06: Alco Parking owner Merrill Stabile withdraws bid for license to build $385 million North Shore slot machine casino. (Tribune-Review)

1/25/06: Mario Lemieux says his retirement from Pittsburgh Penguins will not impact team's bid for state license to create $1 billion casino in Hill District. Keyword: sports. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

1/25/06: Capitolwire: Senate GOP discussing property-tax-cut plans including sales-tax hike, House interested. (capitolwire.com)

1/25/06: Rep. Leh says there appears to be little resolve in Harrisburg to provide property tax relief. Rep Rohrer mentioned. (Pottstown Mercury)



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