LAWMAKERS HAVE HELD INFORMAL BUDGET TALKS, BUT DEADLOCK REMAINS

House Democrats and Senate Republicans confirm to PLS that legislative leaders have quietly met informally for budget negotiations since Governor Ed Rendell signed a “bridge” budget, although spokesmen for each group said the discussions led to little progress. “Informal discussions have been going on daily since the stop-gap budget was signed,” said Bob Caton, spokesman for Speaker of the House Keith McCall (D-Carbon). Go to www.mypls.com and click “News and Views” to read the full story.

GOVERNOR RENDELL NAMES NEW PRESS SECRETARY

Governor Ed Rendell named Gary Tuma as his new press secretary last Friday. “Gary Tuma is a veteran newsman who brings a variety of perspectives to the job – he has been a reporter covering the Capitol, a press secretary at a cabinet agency, and a press secretary in the legislature,” Governor Rendell said. “Gary is a well respected, hard working and experienced press secretary, and I couldn’t be more pleased that he is joining my administration.” Check the Press Releases section of the PLS Capitol Toolbox to read the announcement.

LEGISLATURE GETS PAID

According to an article in the Patriot

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