While winter isn’t here yet, its impact is already being felt in the wallets of municipalities across the Pittsburgh region. The bid for prices almost doubled, and leaders were looking for cheaper options.
When KDKA-TV first reported the issue a few weeks ago, some governments were looking to find better prices. Some did, but they are still paying significantly more than they did last year.
The South Hills Area Council of Governments, or SHACOG, does the salt bid for about 100 communities across Allegheny and Butler counties…