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The PA Farm Bureau held a press conference this morning with other supporters to urge the passage of new biofuel legislation. Representative David Kessler (D-Berks), whose Special Session HB 42 would provide a $1 incentive for each gallon of biodiesel that is sold for commercial purposes, spoke in support of the initiative… Check out MyPLS.com for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: ASA, Biofuel | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Leave a comment | Share:
The Senate Local Government Committee voted out seven bills this morning. HB 780 and HB 239 proved to be the most contentious, and both garnered debate. HB 239 was eventually voted out by a 9-2 vote, while HB 780 was unanimously reported out after the adoption of several amendments… Check out the full story on MyPLS.com. Posted by Mike | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Senate Local Government | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Environmental Resources Cmte conducted an informational meeting on SB 949, otherwise known as the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act. Chairman Bud George noted the committee is scheduled to vote on the bill next Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. He stated that he looks forward to moving the bill forward. Check out the full story at MyPLS.com. Posted by Mike | Tags: carbon monoxide alarms, Coal | Category: Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Veterans Affairs committee reported eight bills out of committee this morning, each by a unanimous vote. Two bills, HB 2357 and SB 1172, were amended, while the rest were reported as committed. Stay tuned to MyPLS.com for the full story. Posted by Mike | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Urban Affairs, House Veterans Affairs | Leave a comment | Share:
The Subcomittee on Health amended HB 1730 and unanimously voted to report the bill back to the full committee. The amendment, A06218 by Wheatley, is an omnibus amendment that establishes a standard that is similar to existing federal law… Stay tuned to MyPLS.com for the full story. Posted by Mike | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Gaming Oversight, House Health | Leave a comment | Share:
The PFSA kicked off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month this morning in the East Wing Rotunda. Among others in attendance were DPW Secretary Estelle Richman and Representatives Katie True, Ed Wojnaroski, and Harry Readshaw. Rep. Wojnaroski, prime sponsor of the House Resolution for Child Abuse Prevention Month, stated that in light of his retirement at the end of the current session, Rep. Readshaw will be the resolution’s prime sponsor in 2009. Stay tuned for the full story on MyPLS.com. Posted by Mike | Tags: business privilege tax, Child Abuse, Crime, DPW, PA Integrated Care Initiative, PSFA | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Leave a comment | Share:
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