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The House Labor Relations Committee held a public hearing this morning to discuss HB 2400, which provides for changes to the Unemployment Compensation Law. The committee heard testimony from businesses, labor, and the Department of Labor & Industry. Business representatives were largely concerned with the requirements of the legislation whereas labor was largely supportive. Look for the complete story this evening. Posted by Kim | Tags: business, labor | Category: House Labor & Industry, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission approved regulation No. 2806 Environmental Quality Board #7-446: Wastewater Treatment Requirements 4-1 with Commissioner Silvan Lutkewitte voting in the negative. The Commission received extensive comment on the regulation from a wide variety of stakeholders including PennFuture, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and the Department of Environmental Protection. IRRC also approved another DEP reg and a PUC reg. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Matt | Category: IRRC | Comments are closed | Share:
Today, Governor Rendell made himself available to mainly discuss May job numbers and the effects of the federal stimulus funds on Pennsylvania. First, he briefly discussed the tax amnesty program. He said we’ve so far reached $180 million and is “confident we’ll make the $190 million budget assumption” by the deadline. He congratulated the Revenue Department and the advertising campaign for a successful job done, which cannot keep up with the large amount of online payments. He announced Monday morning he’ll hold another press conference to release the final totals. For the full story and related news releases, check the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Rebecca | Tags: Federal stimulus, jobs, labor, manufacturing, revenue | Category: Administration, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee met this morning with representatives from the Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research (KINBER) and the Pennsylvania Research and Education Network (PennREN) to discuss a recent federal grant award. The grant provides funding for the construction of a new fiber optic network to be utilized for educational, healthcare and economic development needs across the state. Most questions centered on whether the new network will compete with private companies offering broadband access. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Eric | Category: Senate Communications and Technology | Comments are closed | Share:
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS RE-ENGAGE IN BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS Leaders from the four caucuses re-engaged in budget negotiations Wednesday morning, with two Republican officials saying afterward discussion focused on possible federal medical assistance funding and determining how much revenue the state has to spend. The talks came a day after Democrats and Governor Ed Rendell announced they would pursue closed-door negotiations instead of trying to approve a tax package in the House. The latest failed attempt to approve new taxes in the House came Tuesday, after several rank-and-file members voiced dissent about the measure during floor debate. But Wednesday’s negotiations focused less on possible taxes and more on how much the state can spend in the coming fiscal year. According to House Republican Minority Leader Sam Smith (R-Jefferson), the leaders agreed Pennsylvania will have $27.5 billion to allocate if Congress approves $850 million in FMAP funding, and about $26.65 billion if it doesn’t. Click here to read the News and Views article. GOVERNOR DELIVERS BUDGET UPDATE Governor Rendell held a press conference yesterday to announce “the spirit of cooperation still prevails” but emphasized to reporters that cuts alone will not solve Pennsylvania’s fiscal woes. “I have proposed Continue reading Eye Opener – June 17, 2010 |
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