Gov. Rendell placed his bet on gambling revenue to solve the tax problem in PA. So far it seems to be a loosing bet.
Taxpayers in Monaca likely will have a heftier property tax bill for the 2005-06 school year, but they won't have to unravel the intricacies of Act 72 property tax relief - Monaca School District has opted out.
The Norwin school board voted unanimously to opt out of Act 72.
In Hampton, the school board voted 8-0, with one abstention, to opt out of Act 72.
The Pine-Richland school board has rejected Act 72.
The Shaler Area school board has voted not to participate in Act 72.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board took no action on Act 72 last night, in effect opting out of participation.
As of last only 40 of the state's 501 school districts had opted in to the tax-relief program.
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