This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers hosts Brad Bumsted of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Robert Swift of Times-Shamrock Newspapers, who summarize public corruption cases in the state over the past decade. Then, joining host Terry Madonna is Dr. Jay Feldstein, Regional President of AmeriHealth Mercy’s Northern Division, for an analysis of the future of health care reform and managed care.

This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers hosts a business roundtable with Fred Anton, CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, and Gene Barr, CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, who discuss the state budget and property tax reform proposals. Then, joining host Terry Madonna is Dr. Stuart Shapiro, CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association, for a discussion of health care and Medicaid funding cuts.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers hosts State Senator and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Brubaker (R-36th District) for a discussion of the legislature’s spring agenda. Then, joining host Terry Madonna is Carolyn Scanlan, President & CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, for a look at Medicaid and hospital funding problems.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features a primary election wrap-up. Joining host Terry Madonna to discuss the results are three journalists: John Micek of the Allentown Morning Call, Laura Olson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Keegan Gibson of PoliticsPA.com.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features Scott Bishop, Senior VP for State Legislative Services for the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, for a health care update. Then, joining host Terry Madonna is Bob Latham, Executive VP of Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, for a discussion of the state’s infrastructure needs.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features Pennsylvania Budget Secretary Charles Zogby, who responds to questions about Governor Tom Corbett’s budget recommendation to the legislature. Then, joining host Terry Madonna are journalists John Micek of the Allentown Morning Call and Scott Detrow of StateImpact PA, for a discussion of energy policy and the upcoming Pennsylvania presidential primary.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features the Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education, Dr. John Cavanaugh, for a discussion about the budget, the challenges confronting the PASSHE, and their successes. Then, joining host Terry Madonna is Rick Schuettler, Deputy Executive Director of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities, for a discussion of the challenges facing the state’s cities and possible legislative assistance.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features three journalists: Pete DeCoursey, Bureau Chief of Capitolwire, Brad Bumsted, of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, and Laura Olson, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, for a discussion of Voter ID requirements, Romney’s endorsements in the state, and an update on Bonusgate. Then, joining host Terry Madonna for the Financial Literacy Update are Mike Wishnow, Senior Vice President of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, and Paula Gilbert, Director of Youth Services for the York County Library System, for a look at a new series of library initiatives.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers hosts Dr. Stuart Shapiro, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association, for a discussion of the impact of Medicare cuts and ways to create health care savings. Then, joining host Terry Madonna is Terry Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania, for a discussion about the new Marcellus Shale impact fees and utility rate reductions.
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This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers hosts Berwood Yost of Franklin & Marshall College, and Jim Hoefler of Dickinson College, for an update on the presidential election. Then, PSEA President Mike Crossey and Dr. David Davare. Director of Research Services for Pennsylvania School Boards Association, join host Terry Madonna for a discussion of Governor Corbett’s education budget proposals.
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