The House Health & Human Services Subcommittee on Mental Health met today for a public hearing to address concerns with the reporting process and operating procedures for Mental Retardation Group Homes. Testifying in front of the committee were panels representing advocacy groups, providers, and consumers of mental health services. The issue of Adult Protective Services (APS) was extensively discussed during the hearing as a better safety tool for citizens with mental disabilities than the current incident reporting system. Testifiers produced a clear consensus that the current system for reporting incidents leaves too many gaps in delegated responsibilities and duties and is in serious need of reform. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information.
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Posted by intern | Tags: adult protective services, Child Abuse, Climategate, community mental health/mental retardation | Category: House Gaming Oversight, House Health, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
GOVERNOR RENDELL DISCUSSES BUDGET AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN STATE Governor Ed Rendell was joined by Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Sandi Vito to announce positive economic development news yesterday during the Governor’s press conference. Governor Rendell explained that an internal L&I memo showed that from July 25th to August 7th there were only five business closings as compared to 13 business expansions or openings, which will result in 1,852 jobs created. Governor Rendell also answered questions about the state budget, to which he said there has been slight progress on agreements to a state spending number but that agreements on new reoccurring revenue sources are still elusive. Check the PLS Capitol Tool Box to read the full story. BUDGET OPTIMISM? DS SIGNAL YES, BUT RS COUNTER THEY’RE STRETCHING TRUTH Governor Ed Rendell and House Democrats were newly optimistic Monday about approving the budget after they said informal negotiations with Senate Republicans last week helped the two sides nearly agree on how much the state should spend, a key step toward striking a deal. Their optimism, however, surprised Republicans. A GOP leader told PLS that negotiators haven’t agreed on anything yet Continue reading Eye Opener – August 25, 2009 Posted by Matt | Category: Eye Opener | Comments are closed | Share:
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