Op/Ed: Transportation funding: meeting current and future needs
Gov. Corbett’s infrastructure plans important to economic development of region
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell
Every Pennsylvanian should welcome Governor Corbett’s announcement this month of a new and expanded transportation funding strategy for the Commonwealth. Whether you drive, take the bus, ride the train, walk or use your bicycle,...
Corbett budget proposals leave school budget in flux
Proposed changes to pensions, other changes could mean new budget math
Gov. Tom Corbett
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Don’t get too attached to the preliminary budget that the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education adopted last month.
Thanks to budget proposals from Gov. Tom Corbett last week — including one that would reduce the amount of increase in pension costs —...
School district to evaluate programs for potential future cuts
With projected budget gaps looming starting in ’13-’14, administration looks for savings options if needed
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the process to develop the 2012-13 school year budget for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has been among the quieter and least controversial in years, district officials say they worry that the following...
Letters: Gov. closed down capitol to public
To The Editor:
“A sign on the stairs announced restricted access to Corbett’s office and the offices of Democratic and Republican State House members… …Lawmakers, legislative staffers, executive branch employees, lobbyists (emphasis added) and journalists are among those issued the cards.”
“Restricting public access to the Capitol during rallies is part of a new policy by the Corbett Administration.”
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Op-Ed: block grants would allow commissioners to effectively use funds
By Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello
During Governor Tom Corbett’s recent budget address, he suggested a change in the way funds for human services are distributed and allowed to be utilized by county commissioners. As Chester County Commissioners, we endorse this concept and urge the Pennsylvania legislature...
