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Yesterday afternoon, our local government reporter Charlie Wolfson appeared on KDKA's Talk Pittsburgh to discuss his story on property tax appeals eroding local governments' budgets ([link removed]) . Did you watch? With an Allegheny County reassessment possible for the first time in a decade, here's the segment ([link removed]) .
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** Amid Allegheny County Jail deaths, board members seek health info — but hit a HIPAA wall ([link removed])
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** Planning Commission opens its doors for hearing on tiny houses proposal for homelessness ([link removed])
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* Kayden's Law, a bill aimed at curbing child custody decisions made amid allegations of “parental alienation," passed the state Senate. It appears to have enough support to become state law, its sponsor said as it awaits action by the state House of Representatives ([link removed]) .
* The Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority board approved a third round of grants for the Avenues of Hope initiative ([link removed]) to develop mostly-Black business districts throughout the city. It also recommended selling its former Downtown office to potentially become affordable housing.
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