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The beginnings of a transit deal? Pa. House Democratic leader is open to using a transit account to help fund SEPTA — with conditions

HARRISBURG — Could compromise be forming in Harrisburg? With Pennsylvania’s state budget nearly two months overdue, forcing SEPTA to implement service cuts without additional funding, lawmakers may, ...
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Shapiro open to using special transit funding to combat SEPTA cuts as part of broader package

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Detroit Free Press

How public transit became a Pa. budget sticking point

Pennsylvania budget negotiations are stalled due to disagreements over public transit funding. Republicans propose using funds earmarked for capital projects, while Democrats suggest diverting sales ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia

Philly to restore some SEPTA bus routes for students impacted by service cuts

As the region continues to deal with SEPTA’s service cuts, the city of Philadelphia will restore some bus routes for students after Labor Day. On Thursday, Aug. 28, a spokesperson for the city’s ...
Chicago Tribune

Transit union leaders: A new bill offers a path forward for Illinois transit funding

Illinois’ public transportation system is facing a dire financial crisis. Without immediate action, “L” trains, Metra trains and Pace buses could disappear. With 309 million rides annually on the CTA ...
Yahoo

Shapiro open to using special transit funding to combat SEPTA cuts as part of broader package

HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro says he is open to using money from a special transit fund that pays for capital projects to help SEPTA reverse deep service cuts and get all of Pennsylvania’s transit ...