One of the things I’m most proud of our region about, although there’s a lot more hype than reality on Pittsburgh going green. At least we talk a good game I guess.

From WTAE:

On Tuesday, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato announced a new project to conserve energy and eliminate wasteful practices in operations and programs.
As part of ‘Allegheny Green,’ a group of experts and stakeholders will be formed to help the county meet its green goals.
The initiative will be funded by government grants and private foundations.

The fate of the tremendously unpopular 10% drink tax in Allegheny County will not be in the hands of voters this November. Both referendums were unanimously tossed out today by the Court of Common Pleas.

From The Trib:

Three Common Pleas judges unanimously decided today that drink tax referendums proposed by the Allegheny County Council and by Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation can’t be on the ballot because they tie the hands of county leaders in setting tax rates.

From KDKA:

A surprise decision from the Allegheny County Election Board today over two proposed referendum questions regarding the controversial drink tax: neither question will appear on the November ballot.

From WTAE:

The Allegheny County elections board in Pittsburgh has tossed out both ballot measures dealing with the county’s drink tax that was enacted this year to subsidize Port Authority public transit.

From WPXI:

If you were hoping for the chance to vote on the Allegheny County drink tax, you’re out of luck.