This afternoon the Senate Appropriations Committee reported the House spending plan for the upcoming budget, HB 2279, out of committee with a negative recommendation. Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware) said the negative recommendation reflects the caucus’ opinion that the spending level is too high and ultimately unsustainable. Senate Democrats voted in favor of the motion, though Minority Chairman Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) said his caucus would support a “neutral recommendation.” The committee also considered a number of other bills at its meeting. Check the Committee News section of the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
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Bishop Jack Wisor gathered with citizens outside the Capitol today to defend the Just For Jesus Homeless shelter, which is under attack for bringing in released convicts into communities. For the full details on Wisor’s event, check out the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon for full details. Posted by intern | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
PA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION DISCUSSES RIGHT TO KNOW LAW Recently the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association held a conference call with editors and other stakeholders to clarify the various elements of the state’s updated Right to Know Law. The law establishes guidelines for what information is or is not publicly accessible, and provides for Right to Know requests to obtain copies of public records. PNA Media Law Counsel Melissa Melewsky fielded questions about what kinds of information falls under the law, what agencies are or are not exempt, what personal information must be provided as part of a Right to Know request, and how the appeals process works. PLS subscribers check the Press Conferences section of the Capitol Toolbox for the full story. MARCELLUS SHALE DRILLING FACING GREATER SCRUTINY According to an article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, this month has not been a quiet one for the booming Marcellus Shale natural gas well drilling industry, and the commotion has the attention of Debbie Borowiec of Upper Burrell, where two gas wells are planned near 67 homes on Chapeldale Drive. The industry noise began with a “blowout” on June 3 at a Marcellus Shale well outside Penfield Continue reading Eye Opener – June 14, 2010 |
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