Harrisburg lawmakers approve 31.5 billion budget
Lawmakers passed a 31.5 billion budget Thursday night as the fiscal year nears end. The Legislature has not explained how a 4.5 percent spending rise will be funded, and both chambers plan to return Friday to finalize tax measures needed to cover the plan.
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Higher speed rail eyed for County with cracker plant boost
A group led by Brian Pitzer seeks to place Lawrence County on a 110 mph line between Erie and Pittsburgh. They aim to raise 25000 for a feasibility study, already collecting 10000, counting on Shell cracker plant in Beaver County to spur support and jobs.
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New Castle Area School Board OKs 45.9M Budget With No Tax Increase
The New Castle Area School Board approved a 45,888,322 general fund budget with no tax raise but an 868,000 deficit. Board member Dr. Marilyn Berkely opposed, citing debt concerns. Millage remains at 17.27. per capita and wage taxes stay in place. The panel authorized a 4 million tax anticipation note at 1.47 percent and plans to balance with reserves. District eyes cyber school academy to offset 700,000 in tuition and cyber costs amid higher pension expenses. Superintendent Ambrosini noted about 3,200 students and potential 200,000 state revenue variance.
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Obituaries for Davis Shoaff Teuteberg on East Pearl Street
Obituary notices list David J. Davis 73 actor Anna M. Shoaff 62 and Beverly Ann Teuteberg 58 connected to East Pearl Street. The trio is featured in the Budget page A2 obituaries segment.
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