Solons oppose new PA tax increases despite needs
In Harrisburg, House Democrats block a $1-per-ton coal levy and resist higher gasoline tax and license fee hikes. Leaders Fineman and Irvis demand checks on impact and seek funds for flood relief and bicentennial programs, while cigarette tax gains support if directed to Eloise flood victims. Gasoline and license hikes face House pushback despite potential revenue.
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UPI
Shapp
Pennsylvania
Herbert Fineman
Philadelphia
K. Leroy Irvis
Allegheny
Irvis
Fineman
Eloise
Helen O Bannon Emerges As Top PUC Contender
Helen O Bannon 36, associate dean at Carnegie Mellon University, stands high on Gov. Shapp’s list for one of two Public Utility Commission openings. She backs consumer protection, urges PUC to regulate monopolies and balance utility and consumer interests, after a Pittsburgh rally support show.
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UPI
Helen O'Bannon
Milton J. Shapp
Public Utility Commission
Senate
Pittsburgh
School of Engineering
Carnegie-Mellon University
PUC
Philip Kalodner
Philadelphia
Shapp
Ms. O'Bannon
Kalodner
Pennsylvania State Legislature Reports Busy Week
The Pennsylvania legislature wrapped a four day session with major votes on a teacher pension bill now tied to a 500 million dollar cost, a malpractice bill with final action delayed to October 14, and a bid to buy Temple University Hospital for 32 million dollars. The $1 million grant to winterize homes and flood damage figures dominated the week as Shapp signaled possible new taxes to fund relief and bicentennial programs.
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House
Senate
Philadelphia
Temple University Hospital
Milton Shapp
Ivan Itkin
Pittsburgh
Shapp
State Human Relations Commission
Louis Kahn
Great Garage Sale auction cleans out city buildings
Pittsburgh public buildings emptied their dusty attics and warehouses for The Great Garage Sale auction aimed at raising funds for the city general fund. Mayor Flaherty projected about 50000 dollars from the sale offering items like a fire engine, a helicopter spotlight, a voting machine and 7200 efficiency blotters.
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UPS
Peter Flaherty
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