PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl says he'll veto a proposed ordinance to keep the city's parking tax at 45 percent, despite a state law requiring the city to lower it to 40 percent.

Ravenstahl says keeping the tax at 45 percent would help the city's finances, but he's focusing on cooperating with state financial overseers.

Council President Doug Shields says council is inclined to support the veto, noting that council couldn't compete with state law.

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County officials are cracking down on 37,000 people who haven't paid tickets for vehicle and other minor violations.Officials say the scofflaws owe an estimated $2.5 million dollars for offenses between 2003 and Sept. 1. Some 52,000 tickets remain unpaid.Officials set a Nov. 20 deadline. After that, violators can request a hearing, pay the fines or face arrest.