Governor Proposes 50% Cut in U. Pitt Funding

<p>aglages - we need to have a beer! ha! </p>

<p>This is a multi-faceted issue. Problems include: political culture (which includes not only the Harrisburg pay-for-play - ie, campaign contributions and lobbyists but also multiple layers of government performing duplicate services), taxation issues, quality of life (poor air quality due to lax enforcement), aging infrastructure…and the lists goes on and on. BUT, if we want to attract “green” businesses, if we want to attract research for newer technologies and energy sources, if we want to attract responsible businesses that want to enhance the community and not pollute it, then an educated workforce is critical. It won’t happen without that. And an educated workforce won’t happen unless there is affordable education.</p>