JUNE 29,  2008       ARCHIVE > THURS 6/19  FRI 6/20  MON 6/23  TUES 6/24  WED 6/25 THURS 6/26 FRI 6/27  SAT 6/28
                                                                                    

BUDGET

 

Budget talks halt abruptly

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20080629_Pa__talks_on_the_budget_end_abruptly_in_capital.html

 

Budget talks drag as deadline nears

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080629/NEWS/806290334

 

An avoidable crisis

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/121470361076930.xml&coll=1

 

Madigan, Capelli settle in as budget talks go on

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/512387.html?nav=5011

 

What a furlough would mean for state workers

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/121470360976930.xml&coll=1

 

LEGISLATURE

 

Bill would let Scranton renew smoking ban

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19813867&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Editorial: Leasing the turnpike is the better way for PA

http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20080629_Leasing_the_turnpike_is_a_better_way_for_Pa_.html

 

Editorial: Don’t let the turnpike windfall pass us by

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/512323.html?nav=5004

 

Editorial: Easy way to cut property taxes

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19813897&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Editorial: Terror regimes and pension funds don’t mix

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19814011&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=456222&rfi=6

 

Editorial: State should require reassessments

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19810373&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=468517&rfi=6

GOP staffer called to testify in bonus probe

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/121470181734760.xml&coll=1

 

A political reformer’s rise and fall

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08181/893447-454.stm

 

 

Senate passes tax collection bill

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/121470181934760.xml&coll=1

 

PROPERTY TAXES

 

Tax relief will make bills confusing, Bucks officials warn

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=97228

 

Slots revenue cuts tax hikes

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/113-06292008-1556181.html

 

LOCAL

 

Many NEPA schools fall below average

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19813835&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

PennDOT audit depicts sweeter ride through NEPA

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19813901&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Rising gas prices send commuters to SEPTA

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/113-06292008-1556140.html

 

Gas prices take toll on taxpayers

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19813834&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Strapped customers, aid programs lead to more utility shut-offs

http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2008/06/29/news/doc4866f751a31df469224679.txt

 

PITTSBURGH

 

Deadlock continues between Port Authority and union

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_575171.html

 

Editorial: PennDOT’s arrogance on bridges

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_574972.html

 

NATION

 

Editorial: Ruling means gun battle is just beginning

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08181/893234-192.stm