State House members today could vote on a $30.3 billion state budget bill, putting the chamber on a potential collision course with the Senate in the 5-month budget impasse. The Senate yesterday approved its own spending and tax plan that includes an overhaul of the state’s public employee pension system.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Quips Into The Semi Finals
The Aliquippa Quips are only one step away from a trip to Hershey. Friday night, their opponent will be Martinsburg. The game will be at Hempfield High School. WBVP-WMBA air time is 6:30. Kickoff is at 7.
Penguins End Road Trip
The Penguins four game nine day road trips ends Wednesday Night in Denver. The Pens are 1-2 so far on the trip. Their win was against San Jose a week ago. They lost two close games over the weekend to the LA Kings and the Ducks. Airtime for Wednesday night’s game is 9:30.
Steelers Stretch Run
After hanging 45 points on the on the Indy Colts Sunday Night, the Steelers have two pivotal games against Cincinnati and Denver. The Bengals are first. The game Sunday is at Paul Brown Stadium. WBVP-WMBA air time is 11am. A Steelers win will move them to 8-5 and keep them in the Wild Card hunt. If the Bengals win the clinch the AFC North and sweep the season series for the first time since 2009.
Greg Benedetti from the bench.
Greg says college football bowl mania isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.
Beaver County residents need your help.
Lisa Scales, Executive Director of the Greater Pittsburgh Area Food Bank spoke on
Teleforum with Mike Romigh about the needs of people in Beaver County.
State’s Liquor Sales System May Be Changed
Pennsylvania lawmakers may yet move to change the state’s state-owned liquor sales system. Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman says a bill making the changes is in the works with hopes it will go to lawmakers in the coming week.
State Budget Plan Taking Shape
A key legislative panel has approved a $30.8 billion state spending plan as well as changes to the state’s public employee pension plan. The plan’s prospects with lawmakers remain unclear. House Republicans scheduled – and then postponed – meetings yesterday to debate a less costly alternative plan.
House Fire Kills Elderly Woman
A fire in a Washington Township mobile home has left an 81-year-old woman dead. An autopsy will be done today on Shirley Cole, whose body was found by firefighters in a bedroom. There is no word on what might have caused the fire.
Bill Clinton to host Pittsburgh fundraiser for HIllary
Former President Bill Clinton is set to host a fundraiser for his wife, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, in Pittsburgh this Thursday. Billed as “A Conversation with President Bill Clinton,” the $500-per-person event is set to take place between noon and 2 p.m., according to invitations and a page on the Clinton campaign website. The precise location is not clear, but word is it would be taking place “in the Downtown Pittsburgh area.” Those who contribute $2,700 will have a photo taken with Bill Clinton, according to the invitation.