SEPTA, Senate and transit
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With SEPTA's deadline to avoid a "death spiral" hours away, a Pa. House Committee did not approve of a transit bill that was passed by the Senate.
The PA Senate passed a different SEPTA funding proposal than that of the House, where the Senate proposal is expected to face opposition.
Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker calls Senate GOP proposal ‘fuzzy math,’ and urges lawmakers to fund SEPTA
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Friday framed the planned major SEPTA service reductions as devastating to the city and to the fiscal health of the state — but declined to detail contingency plans to support residents seeking transit alternatives,
Below is a statement from PA House Democratic Leader Matt Bradford:House Democrats recognize that the crisis before us demands recurring revenue – and that’s wh