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In this newsletter: PublicSource’s second annual review of earnings of Pittsburgh Public Schools employees shows a workforce in which overtime and supplemental pay drove big pay bumps and that still lacks the diversity of the student body.

And following on to our primary election coverage: A coalition of elected Democrats, labor unions and big business worked together for decades to lead Allegheny County. If State Rep. Sara Innamorato rises to the office of county executive following her Democratic primary win, will all of those interests still be at the table?

Our top story

At Pittsburgh schools, teacher pay surged, but some building operations staff made even more

Overtime pay doubled and more teachers earned more money in Pittsburgh Public Schools [PPS] in 2022.

According to an analysis of payroll data provided by the district, PPS paid about $277 million in salaries and overtime. Though the median income for the 4,265 salaried and non-salaried employees was around $66,200, 1,121 employees made over $100,000.

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NOT TO MISS

After progressive wins, Allegheny County’s norm of government, labor and business harmony could be a lame duck

Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper on May 21 at Allegheny RiverTrail Park for a kickoff to the summer season! Tickets include food, drinks, live music, kayaking, games on the lawn and watershed education for the kiddos and lifelong learners out there!

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Days after the anti-drag agenda reached Harrisburg, drag performers at the Be Gay [Do Prom] drag concert in Millvale put their spin on a high school rite. Explore the photo essay.
For nearly two decades, Allegheny County courts have capped pay to appointed defense lawyers at levels most local attorneys consider unjust. Rates may be rising, but will it be enough to give the accused fair representation?

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Alternate routes: Making a way for people with autism to find fulfilling work

Bike to Work Day: Replace a car trip May 19 and enjoy freebies + fun

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Proposed end of COVID vaccine mandate for nursing home workers is premature, advocates say

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