House approves state budget amid party line vote
The Pennsylvania House passed a 28.3 billion budget 108 to 92, with no tax hikes. It would spend about 10 billion on pre K–12 education, signaling higher education spending while critics warn of property tax rises.
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How They Voted on House Budget Vote
The motion to approve the House Republicans budget of 28.3 billion dollars passed 108 to 92. Voters can see how their legislators voted, including Jaret Gibbons and Chris Sainato for Lawrence and Mercer counties, and Michele Brooks as Republican.
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Corbett urges privatization bill to reach his desk soon
Gov. Tom Corbett pressed for a wine and liquor privatization bill to reach his desk before July while signaling flexibility on details. He spoke in the Capitol amid advocates for private sale of the state system, saying he will listen to options as Republicans push for a Senate bill close enough for final negotiations with both chambers amid union opposition.
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PA weighs shifting uninsured workers to ACA exchanges
Corbett administration officials say Pennsylvania is examining using federal funds to place uninsured working poor into Affordable Care Act exchanges rather than expanding Medicaid. They argue exchange coverage could be cheaper than adding 500,000 to 800,000 people to Medical Assistance as part of Medicaid expansion.
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Ellwood City to unveil community plaza
Ellwood City plans a June 22 grand opening for the Ellwood City Community Plaza and Farmers Market in the 500 block of Lawrence Avenue. A brick circular stage faces a two story wall of water and a two story fountain, with Lenore Bazzichi noting five years of planning funded by grants and donations. Terri Stramba leads the revitalization group as chairwoman.
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Region braces for hail wind across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania faces a major storm with potential hail flooding and high winds. Emergency managers monitor in Harrisburg with guard helicopters on standby for water rescues. Flood watch covers the state as the northern region faces the greatest risk and southern areas expect severe storms.
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