Bird’s-Eye View

Welcome to the new week, where despite it being Monday we’re doing better than Lance Armstrong’s collar bone … and A-Rod’s squeaky clean reputation.
Around the state:

*If you are eagerly awaiting property tax relief from casino gambling, you may be interested in this story from the Patriot-News:
Next month, the state must certify whether the fund has enough money […]

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How ’bout ‘dis?
In fact, I believe that we should do more to help cities and counties address the budget challenges they also face, and that’s why I am proposing to give counties the ability to broaden their tax base by allowing them to impose a sales tax increase of up to one percent on top […]

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Remember the race for state Senate? Can’t blame you if you don’t.
Nonetheless, the first debate of the local election season is scheduled for Tuesday night as Democrat Jose Urdaneta, Republican Lloyd Smucker and write-in candidate Bill Neff square off on education. Those three are running for the 13th state Senate seat, which represents southern Lancaster […]

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The state Department of Education released Thursday just how much each homestead will save in 2008-09 on property taxes due to gambling receipts. The Intell’s education reporter Brian Wallace is adding up the figures and working on an article, and for our county the school district with the highest “estimated” savings is the School District […]

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On a day Democratic news filled the Nest, let’s finish tonight with the Republican Party.
Finally, a debate with the GOP candidates vying for the 13th state Senatorial District nomination has been set. The Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce & Industry will host Steve McDonald, Paul Thibault and Lloyd Smucker at the Elks Club in Lancaster at […]

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