Mayoral Hopefuls Goode and Rizzo Spar Over City Arts
Philadelphia scene as Mayor Goode and ex mayor Rizzo share a public forum on arts and culture. The pair attack each other over city repairs, including City Hall scaffolding, while Rizzo vows to revamp the Arts Commission and Goode touts progress since 1980.
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Arts Commission
Casey Opposes Agency Shop Bill With Philadelphia Aid Cut
Gov. Robert P. Casey said he cannot back a bill mandating agency shop terms for school employees. The House added an amendment to charge nonmembers a union fee, while also cutting state aid to Philadelphia schools.
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Robert P. Casey
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House
Casey Won't Back Bilt Amendment Debate
Delaware County lawmaker Stephen Freind pushes an amendment risking 140 million dollars for Philadelphia schools. Freind argues Philadelphia lacks state aid eligibility while House Leader James Manderino signals another vote to remove the amendment, keeping final passage in doubt.
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Stephen Freind
Delaware
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James Manderino
Westmoreland County
Pa budget surplus grows in Harrisburg press briefing
Pennsylvania lawmakers expect the surplus to reach about 325 million dollars, with Casey to discuss it at a Wednesday news conference. The figure exceeds earlier administration projections, sparking debate over tax cuts and how to allocate the extra funds. Republicans dispute the amount, arguing potential surpluses approach 400 million and citing differing revenue and refund estimates.
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Robert P. Casey
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John Taylor
Ivan Itkin
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Richard McClatchy
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