At a press conference this afternoon, Governor Rendell voiced his approval that the Conference Committee on HB 1416 will be reconvening tomorrow. Despite the unproductive nature of the committee’s first two meetings, the governor expressed confidence that partisanship and bickering will not color the remainder of the committee’s schedule. The governor noted that following talks with the industry and Republican lawmakers, he feels it is unlikely that a severance tax on Marcellus Shale gas extraction will be a part of any agreement. He said it is fully possible that a budget is agreed to by the end of next week, and signed the week after. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
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Posted by Mike | Tags: Budget, child welfare, conference committee, international trade agreements, marcellus shale | Category: Administration, Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
SECRETARY WOLFF RESIGNS, NOMINATES REDDING Governor Edward G. Rendell announced Friday that he will nominate Russell Redding as the new Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture secretary following the resignation of Dennis Wolff, which is effective Sept. 12. “Denny Wolff has worked hard over the last six and a half years to ensure Pennsylvania’s farmers have the resources they need to expand their business and ensure the state’s number one industry continues growing,†said Governor Rendell. “He’s worked effectively to implement my plan to ensure more farmers have ready access to affordable financing and the resources and guidance they need to expand, diversify or transition their operation. He’s also played a pivotal role in strengthening our food safety system and opening new markets to Pennsylvania’s producers.†Redding has served the department since April 1995, when he served as a deputy secretary. In 2003, he was named executive deputy secretary and assumed the day-to-day operational and administrative oversight responsibilities for the entire department. “Russell is one of the most respected individuals in Pennsylvania agriculture today,†said the Governor. “From his days growing up in Gettysburg, he has been actively engaged in the agricultural community. In his professional Continue reading Eye Opener – August 31, 2009 Posted by Matt | Category: Eye Opener | Comments are closed | Share:
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