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Nov
Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed.
- State officials scheduled to get raises – Pennsylvania lawmakers and state judges are in line for 2.8 percent cost-of-living raises.
Rank and file members of the state House and Senate will see their base pay increase to just over $78,000 starting next month. Members of leadership will get even more.
- Port Authority transit agency wants smart cards – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – It is about time to consider smart cards for transit riders, the added benefit would be much greater data on what bus routes and stops people are using.
- Groups press Port Authority, union to settle contract – Dozens of business and community groups today urged the Port Authority and its drivers' union leaders to work for "a responsible settlement" in the current labor dispute that threatens to disrupt service Dec. 1.
Specifically, they suggested that a fact finder's report issued in August become the basis for a new contract with Local 85, Amalgamated Transit Union, because it represents "a workable compromise."
- Democracy Rising is looking for volunteers to keep an eye on their house and senate districts – Be DR's "Local Eyes." Since all politics is local, DR is beginning a campaign to localize with Local Eyes. We're looking for one citizen in each House and Senate district to keep track of what his or her lawmaker is doing to give PA the highest standards of public integrity in America. We'll provide training in the legislative process and support you with resources to make your Local Eyes keen as an eagle's.