Union members rallied today inside the rotunda for their 20th annual Budget Rally. The SEIU local 668 and guest speakers called on legislators to pass a fair and timely budget, which would help fund human services. Local SEIU president Kathy Jellison called out Republican Representative Daryl Metcalfe, for his recent stance on State funding of the union. For the complete story, check out the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon.
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Speaking on a conference call this afternoon, Governor Rendell and Senator Bob Casey, along with North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue and Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow urged Congress to pass legislation to extend enhanced Medicaid for a further six months, through June of 2011. Governor Rendell called it a “jobs bill” and Governor Perdue agreed that successful job creation efforts hinge on it. She added that ultimately if an extension is not passed it will send “shockwaves” through the states. Check the Press Conferences section of the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: FMAP, Medicaid | Category: Administration, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee held the first in a series of statewide hearings on the Commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure and mass transit funding needs. Today the committee heard from PennDOT Secretary Allen Biehler, the project manager for the Transportation Advisory Committee Transportation Funding Study Dennis Lebo, Elam Herr from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, and Douglas Hill from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. Chairman John Rafferty (R-Montgomery) said the committee will be conducting a series of public hearings throughout the state to receive testimony from stakeholders and members of the public. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: Transportation | Category: Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Transportation | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to exercise their prerogative to review Independent Regulatory Review Committee (IRRC) final regulation #2783/Environmental Quality Board #7-440 for two weeks. The Chairman told members the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee had also voted to review the final form regulation prior to it going to IRRC for final disposition. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Eric | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Env. Resources and Energy | Comments are closed | Share:
This morning a coalition of support organizations known collectively as Resources for Human Development rallied to urge lawmakers to support investments in the needy and to take a “balanced approach” to solving the budget crisis. Senators Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia) and Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery), along with Rep. Ron Waters (D-Philadelphia) were on hand to show their support for protecting critical services. Check the Press Conferences section of the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: Budget, homelessness, MH/MR | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
Representatives Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), David Levdansky (D-Allegheny) and Babette Josephs (D-Philadelphia) and Senators Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) and James Ferlo (D-Allegheny) joined with PennFuture, the PA Sierra Club and the PA Environmental Council to discuss a host of environmental issues. During the press conference speakers called for the imposition of a severance tax on gas drilling and the application of a portion of those funds for environmental and local community needs. They also called for a moratorium on the leasing of additional acreage for gas drilling and the swift passage of environmental regulations addressing waste water discharge resulting from gas drilling. Read the complete story including the speakers Q&As with the press later today on the Capitol Toolbox. Posted by Eric | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The Public Employee Retirement Commission met this morning to discuss the actuarial note for Amendment A07493 to HB 2497, which provides for extensive revisions to the state’s two major pension systems–SERS and PSERS. The commission reviewed the changes contained in the amendment and policy considerations for the General Assembly and Governor to consider. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox this afternoon. Today at the Capitol, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, PA Association of Chamber Professionals, as well as many other statewide local chambers of commerce came together to discuss what they believe is needed to grow more private-sector jobs. For details on what suggestions they had, check out the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon for info. Posted by intern | Tags: Chamber of Business and Industry, Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
This morning the House Commerce Committee reported as amended HB 2322, legislation known as the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mark Longietti (D-Mercer), provides for the validity of electronic documents and authorizes county recorders of deed to use them. The bill passed despite concerns raised by Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset) and other Republicans. Check the Committee News section of the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: e-filing, electronic records | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Commerce | Comments are closed | Share:
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