GOP Congressman laud tax bill, Democrats decry ‘gift’ for wealthy, donors
The U.S. Senate last night passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — a sweeping revision of U.S. Tax code, that depending on who is talking is either a spark for job and wage growth or a massive, deficit busting giveaway to the rich, political donors and corporate America.
The House voted Tuesday to approve the package, but will have to revote Wednesday because of three provisions in the original bill that...
Op/Ed: An irresponsible budget
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
I worked in the private sector at large and small companies, in various financial management roles, for about two decades before becoming a Chester County Commissioner. During the Corbett administration, I have watched from afar as legislators and the Governor concocted one bad budget after another. Previous...
Auditor General: CASD violated the law with deficits
Audit report hits school board for poor oversight, questions retirement benefits for Lupold
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
An audit report by the state Auditor General’s Office shows that the Coatesville Area School District violated state law by spending beyond its revenue — and that it had an operational deficit of $4.9 million in 2012, the most recent fiscal year audited — and improperly...
