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2013


6-17-13

House approves Republican budget bill, sends bill to Senate for consideration; Philadelphia SD sends layoff notices to nearly 3,800 staffers amid a bleak financial picture

6-10-13

House to begin consideration of budget and budget-related bills this week; Charter school bill approved by House Education Committee, but consideration on House floor uncertain

6-3-13

House Republicans unveil $28.3 billion budget proposal; House Education Committee to consider charter school bills today, other education bills tomorrow

5-20-13

Tomalis out as Education secretary,as Gov. Corbett nominates Cumberland Valley superintendent to the position;  House expected to begin budget deliberations on June 10

5-13-13

Governor's pension plan finally introduced as legislation; PDE submits Title I waiver request to allow carry-over of 2012-13 funds to 2013-14

5-6-13

April revenues come in slightly above estimate, although Independent Fiscal Office warns 2012-13 revenues will not meet governor's anticipated revenue amount; PDE issues referendum exceptions report for 2013-14

4-29-13

Governor signs bill creating special education funding commission; Senate scheduled to consider several education measures this week, including 'Pass the Trash' bill and amendments to the Professional Educator Discipline Act

4-22-13

Rep. Knowles introduces legislation to direct the proceeds from changes in the liquor system to transportation, not education, as the governor proposed

4-15-13

PASA issues statement on Governor's pension reform proposal; school officials urge state lawmakers to fund PlanCon Part G 

4-8-13

General Fund revenues in March come in 1.6 percent below estimates; General Assembly returns to session this week, with no breaks until May 20

4-1-13

Pension plan remains top issue for governor, legislature and employees; PASA, along with other associations, urges lawmakers to make PlanCon funding available, deny a moratorium extension