The House Health & Human Services Committee held a public hearing today to listen to a briefing from Secretary Everette James and other Department of Health officials on a possible H1N1 flu (Swine Flu) outbreak in the fall. Secretary James provided an overview of the outbreak of H1N1 in the spring and also explained what plans the state has drawn up to deal with another potential outbreak when flu season begins in the fall. Topics discussed included the development of a vaccine for H1N1, distribution of that vaccine, as well as how schools, businesses, and regular citizens should be prepared to deal with another future outbreak. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information.
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Posted by intern | Tags: disease prevention, fire fighters, h1n1, R&D, swine flu, vaccinations | Category: House Gaming Oversight, House Health, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
Governor Ed Rendell today met with the media to discuss the ongoing budget negotiations and once again called on the legislature to send him a budget and he will sign it provided that it (1) does not make any additional cuts to education and health care, and (2) it balances the budget for the next two years and “makes in roads†on the budget in year three. The governor did indicate that the mood has shifted and perhaps a final agreement is finally within sights. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox shortly. The House Health & Human Services Committee met today to vote on two bills and two resolutions. House Bill 816 was unanimously reported as amended by amendment A03334 and House Bill 1358 was also unanimously reported as amended by amendment A03590. House Resolution 380 and House Resolution 404 were both unanimously reported by the committee. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: dental care, Funerals, heart disease | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Gaming Oversight, House Health | Comments are closed | Share:
The Pennsylvania School Funding Campaign called on the Legislature and the Governor and the Legislature to pass the “right budget” at a press conference today, one which continues year two of the funding formula. School districts missed their second monthly state subsidy payment and local school leaders discussed the challenges they are facing. Dr. Richard Fry, Superintendent of the Big Spring School District stated that his district “anticipates having to borrow funds to meet payroll” due to the delay in state funding. Laura Cowburn, Assistant to the Superintendent for Business Services in the Columbia Borough School District, called on the state to “be a partner.” “We want a partner that puts its money where the mandates are for accountability and success of our students,” she said, “We want a partner that understand adequately funding our schools is not just a local responsibility.”
BUDGET IMPASSE FORCING SCHOOLS TO BORROW MONEY According to Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Unless a state budget passes in a hurry, school districts across the state tomorrow will miss out on their second state subsidy payment, estimated at $876 million. That will bring the total subsidy amount delayed by the budget impasse to nearly $1.3 billion. School officials are left digging into reserves, borrowing money and holding off spending as they closely watch their cash flow to make sure they can meet payroll and other expenses. Some of the blow is cushioned because the bulk of the year’s property taxes typically are received this time of year. The impact of the delay varies widely by district. Click here to read the Pittsburgh Post Gazette article. SENATE REPUBLICANS UNLIKELY TO SUPPORT SALES TAX EXPANSION According to an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Senate Republicans aren’t likely to support taxing items now exempt from state sales tax, Joe Scarnati, the chamber’s top elected Republican, said Tuesday. “I personally have a real problem with it, because you have whole industries that could be negatively affected,” said Scarnati, the president pro tempore and lieutenant governor. “I Continue reading Eye Opener – August 26, 2009 Posted by Matt | Category: Eye Opener | Comments are closed | Share:
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