Transit crisis looms for Chicago RTA as funds wane
Chicago fears mass transit collapse with the Regional Transportation Authority near insolvency. Gov. James Thompson and officials warn of layoffs and service cuts as the RTA struggles to cover $74.6 million in carrier debts and faces a potential $100 million deficit by fall. A proposed 4 percent oil sales tax is debated to stabilize funding amid possible federal cuts and statewide tax resistance.
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Ban on pay toilets approved by Maryland House
Maryland House of Delegates passes a bill banning pay toilets after a prior defeat. A separate energy loan program measure to fund energy saving devices for homeowners also advances, though funding remains to be provided by a future bond bill. The package accompanies Gov. Harry Hughes energy initiatives. A Lexington Ky sewer line project describes using fusion joint polyethylene pipe to prevent infiltration.
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