The committee held a public hearing on municipal pensions and a municipal pension recovery program proposed by the Public Employees Retirement Commission and the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Committee members heard from wide ranging panel of testifiers that included the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association, the Pennsylvania Economy League, and the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.
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Today in the Reception Room filled with emergency first responders Governor Ed Rendell signed Senate Bill 240- a bill designed to improve the quality and efficiency of emergency medical services (EMS) throughout the Commonwealth. SB 240 amends the Emergency Medical Services Act of 1985 and will bring state EMS services up-to-par with national standards said Governor Rendell. Governor Rendell also suggested that even more significant were provisions in the bill that would allow for greater flexibility in making necessary future changes to the EMS Act, specifically the need to incorporate medical or technological advancements without statutory amendments. To close the press conference Governor Rendell answered questions from the media concerning the bill, the budget, and his weight loss attempts. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: Budget, Emergency Medical Services Act | Category: Administration, Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
CHILD-CARE SERVICES REMAIN BUDGET PRIORITY, RENDELL SAYS Governor Ed Rendell reiterated during a Monday afternoon press conference that he remains committed to protecting funding for child-care services, a priority that requires revenue increases the Republican-controlled Senate has thus far steadfastly opposed. The governor, flanked by more than 50 advocates of child-care services, acknowledged he eliminated those services’ funding when he signed the state’s “bridge budget†earlier this month and blue-lined more than half of it. But he argued the funding suspension was necessary to ensure those groups receive adequate money in this and future budgets. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox to read the full story. NUTTER FORCED TO MAKE ADDITIONAL CUTS The city will sharply reduce the hours of its new 311 call center, delay a police recruiting class, and cut $1.5 million from a politically sensitive low-income housing fund, Mayor Nutter said yesterday as he announced yet another round of budget cuts topping $20 million. The mayor said the cuts were necessary because of the “inaction” of state lawmakers, who are considering legislation that would let the city increase its sales tax and reduce pension payments over the short term. While Continue reading Eye Opener – August 18, 2009 Posted by Matt | Category: Eye Opener | Comments are closed | Share:
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