Pension Fund Shortage Blames Deception by Retirement Board
Harrisburg reports say the Public School Employee Retirement Board misled lawmakers by underestimating the state share for the pension fund. Rep. Martin Mullen says the $104 million shortfall stems from intentional underestimation, while officials trace the gap to decades of payroll undercounts and bookkeeping gaps. The Education Secretary and board officials warn delays heighten future costs, with a plan to raise $9 million yearly for ten years to cover the deficit.
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PA lawmaker seeks lower highway noise limits for vehicles
Rep Russell Kowalyshyn of Northampton County proposes a House bill to cut truck noise to 90 decibels from 82 and other vehicles to 82 from 86, with stricter limits under 35 mph. He argues current 1972 standards are lax and a nuisance, adding motorists can comply with muffler upgrades. A separate Newburgh incident reports Latanya Butler killed in a bedroom fire.
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Oil City Nursing Homes to Close After 20 Years
Two convalescent homes in Oil City face immediate closure as state officials refuse license renewals. Garmony Convalescent Home runs 32 patients, 28 on Medicaid, with license expiry March 13. Pfaff Nursing Home has seven Medicaid patients of 15 and a license due June 26. Evictions within four months likely.
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