Rich Lord · @richlord
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Imploding the smokestacks in Springdale took seconds. Deciding what will replace County's last coal-fired power plant, though, looks like a long and contentious process. Lucas Dufalla reports publicsource.org/springdale-de

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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The rules governing health in County are antiquated, unclear and ultimately toothless. Advocates want the Dept to create an advisory committee, rather than just do an in-house rewrite. @publicsource reports publicsource.org/allegheny-cou

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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How likely is a given person in County to have gotten a bivalent -19 booster shot? Not very, and that has officials and concerned about the coming season, @publicsource reports publicsource.org/increasing-co

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Fresh intel: County will give clients of Downtown 's controversial Smithfield Street homeless shelter only until the morning of June 21 to move on, @publicsource has learned publicsource.org/encampments-p

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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You've seen the footage. Maybe you know that this is the last echo of generation in County. But do you know about the debate over the future of the site? publicsource.org/cheswick-spri

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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The veto window for finance reform in has closed, meaning that contributions will be limited in elections after this year. @Chwolfson of @publicsource detailed the impending changes publicsource.org/allegheny-cou

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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These days, few people want to share a hospital room with a stranger. General in is looking to follow the trend toward single-patient rooms. But where will it build, and how will it affect North Side traffic and parking? publicsource.org/pittsburgh-pl

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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A Downtown homeless shelter that has been packed to the gills all winter will close at the end of June, per County. What will happen to those who've come to rely on it? publicsource.org/smithfield-sh

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Chip Kroh · @lckrohjr
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Its a good day for over the in !!

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Sara Innamorato dominated in , but narrowly trailed a Dem rival in the suburbs. Joe Rockey got nearly all of his votes from outside the city. Looks like the battle for County exec will be fought in the 'burbs. Lots of maps! publicsource.org/sara-innamora

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Would you put your fate in the hands of a $75-an-hour lawyer who would earn only $750 if you reached a plea deal? County is reviewing its cut-rate court-appointed lawyer system. publicsource.org/allegheny-cou

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Should big business and the ed/med giants be at the table in County gov't decision-making? They typically are - but next year may be different, @Chwolfson of @publicsource reports. publicsource.org/sara-innamora

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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“There’s this conversation around being anti-establishment, but I reject that," said Sara Innamorato, Dem nominee for County executive. "I’m a part of that political power structure. But it doesn’t mean you need to use that political power structure as it’s always been used. We can be less status quo and use those institutions and establishments for greater good and greater access.” Story:
publicsource.org/sara-innamora

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Is big business on the outs in County? For 20 years, county gov't has been led by Dems who mostly played nice with biz/ed/med leaders. But next year? @Chwolfson of @publicsource reports publicsource.org/sara-innamora

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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WAIT! Before you fill in that mail-in ballot (or go to the polls May 16) in County, read the @Chwolfson analysis of the seven candidates for county executive. From @publicsource of publicsource.org/allegheny-cou

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Who will be the winners from the property tax assessment mess in County? The Rivers Casino and U.S. Steel are among those positioning themselves for big tax savings. Schools and municipalities may have to tighten belts. publicsource.org/allegheny-cou

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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ONE WEEK until the town hall debate of County executive candidates, sponsored by @publicsource and NEXTpittsburgh. Sign up to attend virtually: publicsource.org/psevents/

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Reminder to County (incl. ) folks: Tomorrow is the deadline for appealing property assessments for both last year and this year. A confusing assessment situation, explained: publicsource.org/allegheny-cou

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Rich Lord · @richlord
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Should a Clean Air Fund be used increasingly to pay for County operations, or should it go for community initiatives? @publicsource explores the issue ahead of potential Board of Health action Wednesday publicsource.org/allegheny-cou news

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