State Politics – 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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Trump Signs $484 Billion Measure to Aid Employers, Hospitals

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:19:38 +0000

President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000 Americans and devastated the economy. The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep businesses that have had to close or dramatically alter their operations afloat as states try to slow the spread of the virus.

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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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