Budget funds aid nursing homes and colleges in PA
The state budget designates 282 million in American Rescue Plan funds for long term care facilities including 247 million for nursing homes, 30 million for personal care homes and assisted living, and 5 million for indoor air management grants. It also advances college athlete compensation under SB 881, with 19 states having approved such laws and Pennsylvanias measure taking effect upon Governor Wolf signing SB 381. Critics say the funding does not fully address ongoing education costs, pensions, or the wide school funding gap.
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Pennsylvania fights over election audit funding and authority
Pennsylvania lawmakers clash as GOP push a new election auditing bureau while Wolf threatens a veto. DeFoor says the auditor general lacks authority to audit elections. counties handle elections and audits focus on fiscal matters. Democrats accuse Republicans of amplifying Trump lies about fraud while pursuing funding to rebuild trust in elections. Budget bills include a 5.7 million increase for the Auditor General to modernize technology and hire staff amid criticism of redundancy and constitutional limits.
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County moves past disaster as vaccines roll out
Lawrence County ends disaster declaration eleven days after COVID-19 surge and sees first vaccine distribution at UPMC Jameson. Six months on, cases are low and businesses reopen as at risk populations reconnect, with community leaders praising residents and volunteers for food drives and relief funding totaling millions.
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New Castle Adopts Budget No Tax Hike Amid COVID Strains
New Castle approves a school budget with no tax increase as costs rise from long service pay scales and staffing. About 365 district employees, 3,100 students, and 11 administrators are noted while state subsidies and ESSER funds shape the outlook. Negotiations ongoing with teachers, secretaries, cafeteria and custodial staff.
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Lawrence County Tax Deadline Before Penalty Tuesday
Tuesday is the final day for Lawrence County property owners to pay 2021 taxes without penalty. After Tuesday a 10 percent penalty applies through Dec 31. Treasurer's office hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays at the Government Center. closed Monday for Independence Day. Payments by mail must be postmarked Tuesday. Call (724) 656-2124 for details.
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