Irvis Wins Budget Struggle In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the House Majority Leader K Leroy Irvis and Republican Kenneth B Lee pushed for a bipartisan income tax of 2.3 percent and a $3.2 billion budget with a new school subsidy formula. Fineman opposed GOP backed subsidies and lost a key bid as several Allegheny Democrats switched sides. The vote was set for Monday or Tuesday as tensions split the Democratic caucus.
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Pittsburgh gets 232 792 in outreach grant for crime area
The federal government awards 232 792 dollars to Pittsburgh to fund three outreach centers. The plan aims to boost family services, coordinate resources among social agencies, and cut probation and parole violation rates from new crimes or technical violations.
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Schools paying interest wait for budget okays
Pennsylvania school districts will pay about 500000 dollars a month in interest while awaiting the first of four annual subsidy payments. The state cannot release 166 million dollars until a new budget is approved, forcing districts to borrow or liquidate investments and incur more costs.
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