DAILY GRINDER: LGBT Group Equality PA Releases Endorsements
Equality PA has released its list of endorsements for the 2012 elections this week. Locally, they’ve put their name behind Michelle Brownlee, of the 195th state House district; Larry Farnese, of the 1st state Senatorial district; Steve McCarter, of the 154th state House District; Allyson Schwartz, of the 13th U.S. Congressional District; Vincent Hughes of the...
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DAILY GRINDER: City Passes Budget; State Getting There
Philadelphia City Council passed the city’s budget yesterday. It’s $3.6 billion, raises property taxes 3.6 percent and gives the school district $40 million in new cash. The number falls way short of the $94 million Mayor Michael Nutter had hoped to funnel to the district and even shorter or the $218 million gap they face. Average property taxes are going...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Pennsylvania Legislature’s Random Acts of Terror
The Pennsylvania Legislature has been keeping busy, coming up with brand new ways to make you feel lousy, generally speaking. Observe: The State House Republicans have finally – finally! – come up with a plan to restore almost $600 million to Pennsylvania state universities and public schools. The catch: They’re getting the money from the Department of...
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