budget-2021

Pa. GOP lawmakers threaten state funding for Penn veterinary program over vaccine policy

BY: - June 8, 2021

A group of House Republicans are threatening to withhold almost $32 million in state funding for Philadelphia’s largest private employer over its employee vaccine policy.

Activists criticize level of funding for Pittsburgh Police Department in 2021 budget proposal

BY: - December 13, 2020

By Amanda Waltz PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and his administration have received criticism from some advocates for what they say is prioritizing police funding over the needs of under-served communities, especially during a pandemic that has left many residents struggling. Activists believe there is too high an allocation towards the police department in the City […]