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ICYMI: School Stabbing, Corbett Reports $1.4M in Fundraising

Here's a look at some stories you might have missed from around Pennsylvania.

Here's a look at the some stories you might have missed from around Pennsylvania.

Corbett Reports $1.4M in First Quarter Campaign Fundraising
The first quarter fundraising puts Corbett's cash on hand total at $5.9 million.

Highway Deaths at Record Low in 2013: PennDOT
There were 1,208 highway deaths in Pennsylvania last year, the lowest number since PennDOT began keeping records.

Pa. School Stabbing Suspect to Be Tried as Adult
Alex Hribal faces four counts of attempted homicide, 21 counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a weapon on school grounds.

Gov Signs Improvements to Child-Protection Laws
Gov. Tom Corbett on Monday signed into law three bills designed to improve Pennsylvania’s child-protection laws.

Majority of Pennsylvanians Don't Trust State Gov't, Gallup Poll Finds
Just 46 percent of Keystone State residents trust the state government “a great deal” or “fair amount,” according to the Gallup poll findings.

Pa. Lawmakers Pushing for Eating Disorder Legislation
State lawmakers this week unveiled legislation that would require school districts to share information about eating disorders.

Bill Banning Cash Gifts to Legislators Clears Pa. Senate
The bill comes on the heels of revelations last month that four Democratic lawmakers took some $16,000 from lobbyists.


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