61.   Failure to show adequate improvement by the end of June next year would mean a state takeover.

62.   Gov. Tom Ridge has expressed support for a state takeover if the mayor requests it.

63.   Gov. Tom Ridge stands behind the mayor, and has expressed support for a state takeover of the school system if Street requests it.

64.   Gov. Tom Ridge stood behind the mayor, and had expressed support for a state takeover of the school system if Street requested it.

65.   Legislators who support a state takeover have argued that the board is too politically motivated to direct the schools.

66.   Liberal politicians over the weekend warned at a rally attended by thousands in support of NTV that a state takeover would be a severe blow to press freedom.

67.   Republican Gov. Tom Ridge has backed the school system and expressed support for a state takeover of the district if the mayor request it.

68.   She gave the city two weeks to correct the problems or else face consequences that could include a state takeover.

69.   The governor has backed the school system and expressed support for a state takeover of the district if the mayor requests it.

70.   They said it would disenfranchise voters and open the door to state takeover of other towns.