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E-Z Pass Scofflaws, Public Transit Allocations Are Adding Up To Pennsylvania Turnpike Debt
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike is suffering from billions of dollars in debt, and there is no relief in sight. A recent audit of the turnpike says that not even the planned 53 percent toll rate hikes will make a difference.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania's auditor general, about the state's turnpike debt.
Guest
Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania's auditor general. He tweets @DePasqualePA.
This segment aired on September 8, 2016.