Elisco challenges Beshero for New Castle mayor petitions
Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas filed petitions to disqualify Richard Beshero from the May 21 Democratic mayoral primary over signature validity. Elisco alleges 12 signers not registered Democrats, one illegible, two with omitted line info, and handwriting doubts on several signatures. A 9:30 a.m. hearing before Judge John W. Hodge is set.
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Mark A. Elisco
Ryan Ave
Lawrence County
Waldo St
Elisco
Beshero
Board of Elections
Common Pleas
John W. Hodge
Dennis A
Democratic Party
Challenged candidate withdraws from district judge race
In Lawrence County District 53 3 04 the candidate pool narrows to four Republicans and three Democrats for the May 21 primary. Republican James Farris Jr of Neshannock Township withdrew. Nikki Wehr Christopher, a candidate on both ballots, questioned signatures on Caiazza and Christopher petitions. a hearing was set for 1:30 p m but canceled due to Farris withdrawal.
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Lawrence County
James Farris Jr
Buena Vista Way
Neshannock Township
Nikki Wehr Christopher
Christopher
Farris
Senate Democrats unveil Pennsylvania student loan relief plan
Senate Democrats proposed a $1 billion refinancing program to help about 28,000 Pennsylvanians with high interest loans. The plan would lower rates to 4 percent, funded by state borrowing and costing roughly $80 million annually, according to Sen. Vince Hughes.
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MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford
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Pennsylvania Senate
Harrisburg
Senate
Democrats
Vince Hughes
Philadelphia
Appropriations Committee
Senate Democrats
Hughes
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance
City urged to begin three year Act 47 exit plan for New Castle
New Castle faces Act 47 exit steps after a 2007 distressed designation. A public hearing is set at 6 30 p m in city council chambers to discuss the Financial Condition Report and proposed three year exit plan. The 2015 Amended Recovery Plan aims to balance deficits with sustainable reserves while phasing out expanded EIT and funding infrastructure. The city trimmed staff, granted limited raises, and raised real estate taxes to 12.276 mills in 2016 and 13.726 mills in 2017.
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New Castle
State Department of Community and Economic Development
City of New Castle
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