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Pittsburgh school board drops property tax rate by 30 percent : The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board voted to lower its property tax rate by 30 percent on Wednesday night, although board members aren‘t sure exactly how much money that will generate for the district.

Fitzgerald disagrees with Allegheny County controller on reducing tax rate : "This really should not be difficult math," Chelsa Wagner said in calling for a tax-rate reduction.

Is Port Authority CEO Steve Bland out as chief? : Steve Bland's six-year tenure as CEO could end this morning at the behest of Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, sources said.

Ex-Pittsburgh employee who admitted to rigging bid appears before grand jury : The grand jury is investigating a Pittsbugh city radio contract awarded to a former friend of police Chief Nate Harper.

Deputy says he will continue as Pittsburgh police chief until Nate Harper's return : The email from Paul Donaldson provided no explanation of where Chief Harper is, why he is gone or how long he will be out of the office.

Governor ties school funding to pension changes : Gov. Tom Corbett said he hopes to maintain current funding levels next year for public schools and the four state-related universities, but warned that could change if he does not get the reforms he supports to public sector pension plans.

Allegheny County officials differ on possible property tax overcharge : Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner says households could be overcharged by $50 in property taxes in 2013, but county executive Rich Fitzgerald argues his numbers are accurate.

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LTV Site Redevelopment Edging Toward Reality? :

Is State Ready to Shutter District?

PG Coverage: The Jerry Sandusky case : Post-Gazette coverage of the case against former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky.

Ross lowers millage to offset reassessment : Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance setting the tax rate for 2013 at 2.7 mills, a reduction of 3/10 of a mill.

Is City Selling Itself Short?

Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment approves 57 apartments at former Lawrenceville church : The former Holy Family Roman Catholic Church on 44th Street in Lawrenceville has been vacant for several years. Rents would begin at $1,000.

Outsourcing Expert Services by State Transportation Departments: A Look at Effects on Cost, Quality, and Changing Employment Levels

Governance Capabilities for Dealing Wisely With Wicked Problems

What Happened to the Public Organization? A Bibliometric Analysis of Public Administration and Organization Studies

The Government and Governance of Ohio: Party Politics and the Dismantling of Public Administration

Turnpike Tolls Continue to Rise to Pay for Bond Debt

Taxing Non-Profits

Dilemma for a Small District

How Much Do Users Pay for PA’s Roads?

Examining a 2013 Tax Bill for a Home

How Do Pa. Gas Taxes Stack Up? : In the wake of reports Gov. Corbett will unveil a transportation funding plan that includes increasing the cap on the Oil Company Franchise Tax , the Tax Foundation has put out two new resources related to gas taxes and road funding.

Some city uniforms, vehicles may sport advertisements : Pittsburgh City Council gave preliminary approval last week to allow advertising and sponsorship on a range of city assets.

Irwin police chief fired, claims retaliation : Joseph Pocsatko says he wasn't even told of the special meeting at which the Irwin borough council voted to fire him, and he plans an immediate appeal.

Flu Season Fuels Debate Over Paid Sick Time Laws

Ravenstahl voices confidence in Police Chief Harper

Zappala On Larimer’s Woman’s Death: Police Actions Not Consistent With Training

Increased Police Presence Begins On Pittsburgh’s South Side

Officers Allowed To Return To Work After South Side Shooting