Lawmakers and 2,500 supporters gathered together for a rally hosted by the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools and Pennsylvania Families for Public Cyber Schools on the steps of the Capitol. Senator Jeff Piccola (R-Dauphin) said that he would “vigorously oppose anything that would stop this movement.” Senator Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) expressed his support for the schools and said lawmakers should not support “failing monopolies and schools with too many drugs, and too much violence.” Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
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500 people gathered in the Capitol Rotunda today for Quality Education through Salaries and Training’s (QUEST) early education action day rally. Jodie Askins, Chair of QUEST stated “nothing will stop us from fighting for our kids.” She other speakers highlighted the importance of early education programs such as Pre-K Counts and the Keystone STARS and called on the legislators to continue support. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Rep. Tim Solobay (D-Washington) today announced he has introduced legislation, HB 1474, that would place municipally-owned electric authorities under the purview of the PUC. Currently these authorities are unregulated and customers have been subjected to excessive rate increases, he argued. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: disadvantaged businesses, electricity | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee reported as committed HB 47, HB 331, HB 373, and HB 1342. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs, House Appropriations | Comments are closed | Share:
The Pennsylvania Community Providers Association held a rally in the Capitol Rotunda for community MH/MR and drug & alcohol funding which face budget cuts. Several lawmakers also participated. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: Child Abuse, community mental health/mental retardation, crossbow | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The PA Health Care Association (PHCA) rallied in the Main Rotunda with over 500 advocates for nursing homes this morning. Their message to the General Assembly and the Governor was to provide funding to long-term care facilities as resident demand and demand for Medicaid services increases. Speakers included nursing home employee Dianne George, former nursing home resident Walter Heist, Andrew Wittman, the Administrator of a Perry County long-term care facility, PHCA Chairman Ray Calhoun and Dr. Stuart Shapiro, who serves as President and CEO of the PHCA. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by lindsay | Tags: Budget, junior driver licenses, livestock, Medicaid, Nursing Homes | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Local Government Committee met this morning to consider three bills and to receive an update on the PA Supreme Court decision regarding property tax assessments in Allegheny County. The bills were unanimously reported without discussion; HR 273 was amended. Representatives of the Local Government Commission and County Commissioners Association discussed the ramifications of the court decision and the legislature’s options. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: PA Commission for Women | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Liquor Control, House Local Government, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
House Judiciary met this morning and voted four bills out of committee – HR 128, HB 1145, HB 1281 and HB 1426. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Intergovernmental Affairs, House Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
A group of lawmakers, fire safety and public health professionals, and the Pennsylvania Safe Homes Coalition held a Capitol Hill rally in support of HB 1445. This legislation would require carbon monoxide alarms in homes. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: breastfeeding, carbon monoxide alarms, fire safety | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Labor Relations Committee held a meeting today to vote on two bills. The two house bills at hand today were HB 1303 and HB 1445, both sponsored by Representative Tim Solobay (D-Washington). HB 1303 was re-referred to the House Children and Youth Committee and HB 1445 was re-referred to the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: Biofuel, breastfeeding, carbon monoxide alarms | Category: House Judiciary, House Labor & Industry | Comments are closed | Share:
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