today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today…  “You’re getting less insurance for more money.” – Deborah Swartz, 58 year-old shopper for ACA Healthcare exchange insurance. – Harrisburg Patriot-News

• Ah, those trusted GOBAGs! – The president of an ambulance service team and girlfriend are accused of stealing nearly $52,000 from the organization. – Firehouse

• Comforting to learn that “regardless of whether the street sweeper is running or not,” you may be ticketed for parking during the times posted on the signs. [Read the Borough newsletter below.]

• House of Representatives endorses “elimination tax bill”: Would replace or reduce property tax as funding for schools. – York Daily Record  [Click here to read House Bill 1189. This bill does not address the curbing of irresponsible rogue spending by school districts, yet it does extend their taxing ability.]

• “A comprehensive look at everything you need to know about the health-insurance exchanges, with background, arguments and references.” – Bloomberg

• “Shutting down the government is stupidity on steroids,” said Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va in this Government Executive article.

• Click on the above picture to open the Columbia Borough fall-winter newsletter which was delivered with yesterday’s Merchandiser.

• “Susquehanna Valley EMS “plans to offer several free community CPR classes” according to this article. – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

• Hempfield School Board to “stream” meetings? Well, the school board is considering it.