harrisburg – Temple Update

TSG Owls Take On the Hill

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:34:36 +0000

Temple students climbed the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building on October 27, bright and early, returning to Harrisburg after a two year hiatus. This is part of “Owls on the Hill”, an annual summit where students talk with legislators in Harrisburg to advocate for continued funding of Temple. At least that’s the goal, according to Temple Student Government President Bradley…

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Wolf, Wagner Face Off In Only Gubernatorial Debate

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 03:28:34 +0000

With just 36 days left until Election Night, Democratic incumbent Tom Wolf faced off against Republican challenger Scott Wagner in the first and final gubernatorial debate in Hershey Monday night. Governor Wolf agreed to only one debate – which has drawn criticism from many of his predecessors. In past election cycles, candidates would debate in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburg.

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President Englert Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:26:38 +0000

President Englert seemed confident Tuesday after his testimony before the Senate Appropriations committee. He, along with his counterparts from Lincoln, Pitt, and Penn State Universities made the annual trip to the capitol to appeal for the continuation of financial support for state institutions. That state funding was in peril just a few months ago, when the state had yet to pass the funding…

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Pa. Senate & House Pass In-State Tuition Funding; Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 04:01:57 +0000

State Representative Seth Grove confirmed that Senate Bill 238, which would fund public universities like Temple University, was passed in both the Senate and House. In a statement to Temple Update, Rep. Grove reiterated support for the move, saying, “[SB238 garnered] huge majorities across the board.” The bill is slated to arrive on Governor Tom Wolf’s desk Thursday morning.

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State Budget Stalemate Could Impact Temple Tuition Beginning Spring 2018

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:40:42 +0000

Temple students may be footing the bill after a state budget standoff has left Temple scrambling to make up for lost funds. If lawmakers can’t pass a funding package that would provide appropriations for state related schools within the next few weeks, Pennsylvania residents who receive a $12,000 discount annually will see a hike in their bill come November. “So, if we were to get defunded…

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Ride-Sharing Services Uber, Lyft, in Legal Limbo

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:09:56 +0000

Ride-Sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are once again in legal limbo within the city of Philadelphia. Uber successfully appealed a cease and desist order and is now operating in the city without any type of legislation and Lyft is following its lead. Even though published reports say the Philadelphia Parking Authority still intends to enforce the ride-sharing ban despite Uber’s successful…

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University Leaders Call For Action on State Budget in Harrisburg

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 03:48:12 +0000

HARRISBURG – With the state budget being eight months overdue, Temple University president Neil Theobald joined leaders from the three other state-related universities to denounce the impasse in Harrisburg. Theobald, along with administrators from Penn State, University of Pittsburgh and Lincoln University testified in front of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Wednesday (March…

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Proposals in Harrisburg Could Mean Higher Sales Tax

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:09:11 +0000

What does the proposed state budget mean for you? Sales tax hikes, possibly. Currently, in the state of Pennsylvania, the sales tax is at 6%. In comparison to other states across the country, this is somewhat of an average rate; not too low, but not too high, and local rates are among some of the lowest in the country for states with a sales tax. Under Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2015-16 fiscal year…

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