Revival of natural gas gross receipts tax eyed in budget talks
In Harrisburg budget negotiations lawmakers weigh reinstating a gross receipts tax on natural gas sales to raise funds for a deficit ridden plan. Democrats estimate potential revenue over 500 million yearly, part of options including higher cigarette taxes to aid public schools and close a 1.8 billion shortfall.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools adopt transgender nondiscrimination plan
Pittsburgh board unanimously approved a district policy protecting transgender students. The plan allows use of facilities and pronouns aligned with gender identity, offers alternative accommodations, and includes training by school teams serving as resources. Some critics sought more time for input while supporters call it necessary for vulnerable students.
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EU referendum results shake pound as votes come in
London AP reports the pound skidded after mixed results in the EU referendum with early tallies around 50 50. Betting markets shifted toward a leave outcome while analysts warned remains weaker than expected as results from about six million of sixteen million votes came in.
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Lawmakers press on opioid crackdown with special session call
The House advanced over a dozen bills promoting abuse-deterrent drugs and other measures as the state faces rising overdose deaths among males aged 12 to 24. Center for Rural Pennsylvania hearings totaled sixty hours, highlighting a bipartisan push to address the opioid epidemic across Pennsylvania.
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