Winter 2020 Newsletter

(Feb 24, 2020)

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Schlossberg issues statement on Gov. Wolf budget proposal

(Feb 04, 2020)

ALLENTOWN, Feb. 4 – State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, has issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget for 2020-21: “Governor Wolf’s proposed budget marks a significant commitment to many of the things important to the 132 nd Legislative District and I am encouraged by what I see in the details. “I certainly applaud Governor Wolf’s proposal to increase funding for education. Governor Wolf’s leadership has resulted in historic increases in state commitment and we must continue to fight for the resources necessary to better our schools. “The task of charter school reform is a necessary part of this budget. It is also tough conversation. For many families, including many in the 132 nd Legislative District, students attend good charter schools where they find meaningful education. The negative effects on the Allentown School District, the students who attend those schools—and cash-strapped taxpayers—cannot be ignored. In 1998, ASD’s budget for charter school costs was $3 million. This year, that number is $64 million. This is $1 out of every $6 of ASD’s budget. Can you imagine trying to run your household with 1/6 of your income being controlled by somebody else? It cannot be done and ASD’s leaders have no say in the matter. This is one illustration for why we need charter school reform so badly. “Last week, local news reported one area Read more

 

Pa. Treasury could be holding your unclaimed property

(Jan 08, 2015)

Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Read more