Philadelphia School District 'Lump Sum' Budget Getting OK'd Despite Funding Holes
Right now, the district's $2.9-billion preliminary budget for next year is short, according to CFO Matt Stanski.
Watch CBS News
Right now, the district's $2.9-billion preliminary budget for next year is short, according to CFO Matt Stanski.
Stephanie Singer is being challenged in her re-election bid over her petition signatures.
City Council overwhelming approved the installation of two electronic advertising structures, dubbed "Urban Experiential Displays," ranging in height from 30 to 50 feet.
West feels that much of the mainstream media are trying to "paint him as a victim," but West thinks that he just suffered the consequences of his actions.
"The media portrays him as just grabbing publicity, but I think he is taking a serious look at it and looking at all of the pros and cons," Forbes said.
Christie has made drug treatment one of his signature issues as he considers a run for the Republican nomination for president. He says that drug addiction is a disease and that abusers need treatment, not jail time.
Mayoral candidate Milton Street has survived yet another challenge to his candidacy based on his residency.
Hughes says reports that nominee Marcus Brown recently received an anonymous, racist letter underscores the need to get him approved.
"(Christie)'s been clear about his opposition. He's been saying it all around the state, at events as he travels," noted Dena Mottola Jaborska, from New Jersey Citizen Action.
Talk Radio 1210 WPHT morning host Chris Stigall expounded upon his theory that many presidential candidates do not become relatable until after they are no longer running, and he feels that something needs to be done about this earlier in the election.
Opinions differed among experts on whether the Pennsylvania legislature should join 23 other states in approving marijuana for medical use.
Pennsylvania State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-7th) talked about Senate Bill #806, which would automatically register somebody to vote whenever they have any interaction with state government, such as gaming and driver's license applications.
A judge said his nominating petitions and a financial disclosure form were defective.
Gov. Chris Christie has conditionally vetoed a measure that would have overhauled drunken driving penalties and required the use of interlock ignition devices.
The ongoing issue is a claim that he does not live in Philadelphia, as required by city law.
