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Author Archives: Mattie Robinson
(Aug 6) $265M for Philly schools may not be enough to start classes on time, superintendent says
By The Associated Press on August 06, 2014 at 11:29 AM, updated August 06, 2014 at 2:03 PM PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett says the state will advance $265 million to the cash-strapped Philadelphia schools. But Superintendent William Hite says the money won’t guarantee … Continue reading
By The Associated Press on August 06, 2014 at 11:29 AM, updated August 06, 2014 at 2:03 PM PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett says the state will advance $265 million to the cash-strapped Philadelphia schools. But Superintendent William Hite says the money won’t guarantee … Continue reading
(July 31) Pa. lawmakers might not go back to work Monday after all as GOP leaders disagree over Philly tax
By Christina Kauffman | ckauffman@pennlive.com on July 31, 2014 at 12:58 PM, updated July 31, 2014 at 1:19 PM Being the writers of bills, state representatives are keen to the implications of every word and term. So when they say they’re “scheduled to” reconvene in … Continue reading
By Christina Kauffman | ckauffman@pennlive.com on July 31, 2014 at 12:58 PM, updated July 31, 2014 at 1:19 PM Being the writers of bills, state representatives are keen to the implications of every word and term. So when they say they’re “scheduled to” reconvene in … Continue reading
(July 22) Moody’s downgrades Pennsylvania on pensions, budget
By KAREN SHUEY Monday, July 21, 2014 3:59 pm | Updated: 9:13 pm, Mon Jul 21, 2014. Moody’s Investors Service lowered Pennsylvania’s credit rating on $11.1 billion worth of bonds in part due to the recently passed state budget that … Continue reading
By KAREN SHUEY Monday, July 21, 2014 3:59 pm | Updated: 9:13 pm, Mon Jul 21, 2014. Moody’s Investors Service lowered Pennsylvania’s credit rating on $11.1 billion worth of bonds in part due to the recently passed state budget that … Continue reading
(July 11) Legislators aren’t rushing back to Harrisburg despite Corbett’s request
By Christina Kauffman on July 10, 2014 at 3:39 PM, updated July 10, 2014 at 6:13 PM There are at least a couple concepts on which Republican leaders of the state House and Senate can agree: They’re not fans of … Continue reading
By Christina Kauffman on July 10, 2014 at 3:39 PM, updated July 10, 2014 at 6:13 PM There are at least a couple concepts on which Republican leaders of the state House and Senate can agree: They’re not fans of … Continue reading
(July 8) Lights, camera, budget? Work on Pa.’s delayed 2014-15 budget set to resume
By Charles Thompson on July 08, 2014 at 5:45 AM, updated July 08, 2014 at 5:48 AM The Pennsylvania budget that isn’t gets its next-best shot at completion Tuesday, as the state Senate returns to Harrisburg to take up the … Continue reading
By Charles Thompson on July 08, 2014 at 5:45 AM, updated July 08, 2014 at 5:48 AM The Pennsylvania budget that isn’t gets its next-best shot at completion Tuesday, as the state Senate returns to Harrisburg to take up the … Continue reading
