CASD Board Challenges Wolf
Carlisle Area School Board (Cumberland Co.) took a stand Thursday by agreeing to send a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf urging him to sign into law new legislation that could… Read More
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Gov. Wolf Addresses Prospect PA Budget Battle could Force Some School District Shutdowns
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf visited Pittsburgh Brashear High School to spotlight its career and technical education programs Thursday, but also to warn of continuing danger to state education funding in… Read More
Local School Districts Facing Financial Collapse
Local school districts on the brink of a financial collapse faced yet another roadblock on Wednesday in their efforts to secure months-overdue state funding. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
Budget Impasse Impacting Local Schools – Part
As the budget impasse lingers on, more districts are coming forward with their stories of impact on them and their students. From a distance, the impact is hard to see,… Read More
Letter Sent in Support of School Leader Recruitment & Support Program
A letter, signed by numerous state associations, including the PA Principals Association, in support of FY 2017 for the School Leader Recruitment and Support Program was sent yesterday by the… Read More
With Democratic Support for Ending PA Budget Impasse, GOP May Be Able to Override Wolf Veto
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a series of Republican-authored budget bills with some bipartisan support Wednesday, setting the stage for a possible veto override battle with Democratic Gov. Tom… Read More
PA School Districts Borrow and Borrow as Wolf Plans Another Budget Veto
Another doomed budget proposal in Harrisburg will likely push school districts deeper into financial trouble as they borrow millions of dollars to compensate for a ninth month without a state… Read More
Gov. Wolf Blasts New GOP Bill in Pennsylvania’s Long-Running Budget Fight
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday blasted the latest budget plan advanced by Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania’s eight-month partisan battle that has left billions of dollars in limbo and schools… Read More
At a Glance: Highlights of the Latest Pa. State Budget Proposal
Republicans who control the Pennsylvania General Assembly say they plan to take votes Wednesday on a new, $30 billion spending plan that they hope will end their nine-month budget stalemate… Read More
Budget Push as Schools Plan to Close
Amid the threat of school closings, a new effort by Republican lawmakers to complete the unfinished state budget drew criticism Tuesday from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Democratic lawmakers. Click… Read More