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Mayor Peduto and the Path Out of Act 47
For 10 years Pittsburgh has been under Act 47 oversight for distressed municipalities. While the city has seen some remarkable improvements in that time, we’ve yet to implement a comprehensive financial management system to address legacy costs of debt, pensions, post retirement benefits, workers compensation along with a financially viable long-term capital plan. Mayor Bill Peduto joins us this month to talk about plans for transitioning out of Act 47 oversight.
When Opposites No Longer Attract
Coming out is a difficult process for anyone. What are the challenges for men and women who have been married, raised families and realize they’re homosexual? That’s the focus of the book When Opposites No Longer Attract by our guest Michael Testa whose experience inspired the book. Also taking part in the conversation is Apryl Loughlin, whose ex-husband came out as gay.
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