Democrats from the House and Senate, along with Governor Rendell, stood outside the Lieutenant Governor’s office this afternoon calling for HB 1770, legislation that would add a temporary seven week extension of unemployment compensation benefits, paid for out of federal stimulus funds, to be passed out of committee. Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), Minority Chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, likened the withholding of the bill to a hostage situation, while Governor Rendell characterized the actions of Senate Republicans as “a disgrace.” Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati  (R-Jefferson), Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware), Senate Appropriations Chairman Jake Corman (R-Centre) and Senate Majority Whip Jane Orie (R-Allegheny) made themselves available to the media following the adoption of Senator Corman’s amendment to HB 1416. Senator Scarnati said the bill as amended is a “reasonable, commonsense approach” to the budget and stressed that there are no tax increases included in the legislation. “There is no appetite or necessity for a PIT increase,” he said. Senator Pileggi said the main difference between SB 850 and HB 1416 as amended is the “lower spending level” which is set at $27.1 billion. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. The committee met to consider the nomination of Mark D. Stevens to the Court of Common Pleas in Crawford County, and Michael F. Marmo to the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County. Both men were unanimously referred to the Rules Committee. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by intern | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Press Conference, Senate Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee voted unanimously to report as committed SB 1042 amending the Fiscal Code further providing for the PA Emergency Management Agency. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: electricity, Fiscal Code, Mentored Youth Hunting Program | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Finance | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee voted to report as committed SB 1036, SB 1037, SB 1038, SB 1039 and SB 1040, the non-preferred appropriation bills for FY 2009-2010. The committee Democrats voted against reporting the bills because they believe the non-preferred appropriations should be part of the overall discussion on the budget. The members voted unanimously to report HB 1648 which establishes the Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice and HB 1654 which amends the Mortgage Licensing Act. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: hazardous sites clean up, ICA, Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice, Leadership, Lincoln University, liquor, Member, Penn State University, Pitt, sine die, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Appropriations | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee voted unanimously to report the nominations of Kweilin Nassar to the Human Relations Commission and Luke Brubaker to the Milk Marketing Board. The members also voted unanimously to recall certain executive nominations. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: e-verify, executive nominations, Human Relations Commission, Jim Gerlach, Milk Marketing Board | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Banking & Insurance, Senate Rules | Comments are closed | Share:
Students, alumni, veterans and State Representatives were on hand for a rally today in the Main Rotunda of the Capitol Building to bolster support for the Scotland School for Veteran’s Children (SSVC). Members of veterans groups spoke at the press conference and blasted the administration and legislators who would see funding for veterans benefits severely reduced or eliminated. Two students from SSVC reminded those listening just how important the school is to the children of Pennsylvania veterans, and several State Representatives offered their continual commitment to the school and challenged their peers to fight for the benefits earned by Pennsylvania veterans. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: Budget, pollution, Scotland School for Veterans' Children, veterans | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
Budget materials for the Corman amendment to HB 1416 have been posted and are now available to PLS subscribers in the budget box on the PLS Capitol Toolbox. Posted by Mike | Tags: Budget | Category: live blog, PLS, Senate Education, Update | Comments are closed | Share:
We are aware that individual blog posts are not appearing at the moment. Our hosting provider is on it and we hope to have the issue resolved as soon as possible. Every post remains available in its entirety here on the main page, so you won’t miss anything. Thanks, and sorry for the inconvenience! Posted by Mike | Category: Uncategorized | Comments are closed | Share:
HOUSE PASSES HB 1416; SENATE LIKELY TO MAKE BIG CHANGES House Democrats approved their $27.8 billion, higher education-less budget proposal Friday evening with just two rank-and-file members opposing the measure – a move that, at least temporarily, shifts the focus to the Senate to see how dramatically it changes the bill. House lawmakers approved the spending plan with a 104-95 vote after a spirited debate lasting roughly three hours. Democratic Representatives Joseph Petrarca (D-Westmoreland) and John Pallone (D-Westmoreland) opposed it, while Republicans Dennis O’Brien (R-Philadelphia), Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery) and Nicholas Micozzie (R-Delaware) supported it. Go to www.mypls.com and click “News and Views†to read the full story. SENATE LEADERSHIP DISCUSSES BUDGET Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware), Appropriations Chairman Jake Corman (R-Centre), and Majority Whip Jane Orie (R-Allegheny) met with the media after session Saturday to discuss the budget and the prognosis for the next few days. Senator Pileggi explained House Bill 1416, the budget bill approved by the House Friday night, was reported from Senate Appropriations Saturday morning with a negative recommendation. The legislation received second consideration in a token session on Sunday and the Senate is expected to debate and Continue reading Eye Opener – July 20, 2009 Posted by Matt | Category: Eye Opener | Comments are closed | Share:
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