Mergers Aim To Cut Costs In Pennsylvania Schools
State Sen John Wozniak D Cambria says a new study will explore if consolidating some of Pennsylvania s 500 school districts can save money. He notes many districts enroll small numbers of students while counties like Allegheny have many districts. The discussion follows a House vote to commission the study as lawmakers push merger considerations amid varied district sizes and populations.
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Pennsylvania school districts struggle with consolidation debate
State lawmakers and educators discuss cutting the 500 districts, exploring mergers and county wide districts. Experts warn mergers may not guarantee savings while locals resist loss of school ownership. Richland district cites administrative overlaps and mixed results from studies and other states. John Finnerty notes ongoing resistance and varied evidence.
Pennsylvania budget debates seek aid boost and tax options
The Independent Fiscal Office estimates 2016 17 spending gaps and a 250 million increase in public school aid. Discussion explores cigarette and natural gas taxes, tax on banks and tobacco products, and rolling back cable tax exemptions. Online gambling, pension reform, and wine sales moves loom.
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Chesney apologizes for mistaken death call to wounded officer
Philadelphia area police say Kenny Chesney phoned to apologize after mistakingly telling a concert crowd that Officer Christopher Dorman had died. Chesney later said emotions overwhelmed him and he hopes to visit Dorman at a football game with beers. Dorman was shot Friday near an apartment building. a suspect is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault.
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Woman in wheelchair killed by freight train in Erie
Erie coroner says a woman in her 40s, found on the tracks on Erie's west side after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, was struck by a westbound freight train. Investigators say she was out of her motorized chair and authorities cannot immediately identify her due to fatal blunt trauma. The wheelchair lay about 150 feet from the body.
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Politician Apologizes and Attends Harrisburg Mosque Visit
Harrisburg AP A central Pennsylvania politician apologized for criticizing a church post wishing Muslims a blessed Ramadan and attended a Friday service at the Hadee Mosque in Harrisburg. Spring Grove Area School District board member Matthew Jansen called the remarks a knee-jerk reaction after hearing a service and sharing a Ramadan meal. Akram Khalid of Chambersburg welcomed him saying education, not anger, is the issue and that Jansen’s visit showed Muslims are integral to society.
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Three Die in Western Pa Home in Double Murder Suicide
Coroner says a man shot his wife and son then killed himself in Johnstown Moxham area. Suzanne Klein, 48, died from shotgun wounds. son Eric Klein, 27, died at hospital. Robert Klein, 51, was found dead from a single gunshot. Wife had a protection order against him.
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Man Killed Walking Home From Wedding in Harrisburg
Harrisburg police say a suspect has been arrested in the June 19 death of 32 year old Steven Elworthy found on a sidewalk after a wedding celebration. Autopsy cites a fatal blow to the back of the head.
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