Auditor General Jack Wagner held a press conference this afternoon to release the findings of a special report on the state’s Megan’s Law website . The report gave the website an overall grade of C-, with marks of C- for offender photographs, B for information provided, D for search functions, and D- for features and tools. “Our conclusion is that the Pennsylvania Megan’s Law website does not make the grade in provides the public with useful, accurate and easily accessible information,” Wagner said. “The website must be improved.”
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Senate Bill 1199, sponsored by Senator Stewart Greenleaf, was discussed in committee today. Testimony was given by individuals personally affected by the disease, members from the medical and insurance field, as well as representative of Department of Health. Dr. Daniel Cameron, a medical professional, said that while the CDC reported an average of 8,000 cases of lymes disease in 2009, he estimated the actual number being closer to 80,000. For the full details, check out the capitol toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by intern | Tags: Deer Ticks | Category: Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
In addition to tabling HB 891, the House Health & Human Services Committee today reported out HB 1679 (Gerber) as amended. A motion to re-refer the bill to the Judiciary Committee by Minority Chairman Baker and Rep. Reichley failed by a party-line vote. Due to time constraints, the other two bills on the agenda were passed over. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Rebecca | Tags: False Claims Act, Health Care | Category: House Health | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee voted unanimously to report as amended SB 1171 creating the Immunization Practices Act and requiring the Department of Health to conduct certain activities to promote and enhance influenza vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 18 years. HR 348 directing the Legislative Budget & Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit of Pennsylvania’s methadone treatment programs and the medical assistance transportation program and HR 229 urging the US Preventive Services Task Force to reexamine their mammogram recommendations were also unanimously reported as amended. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: child immunizations, Immunization Practices Act, mammograms, medical assistance transportation programs, US Preventive Services Task Force | Category: Uncategorized | Comments are closed | Share:
By unanimous vote, the Senate Transportation Committee reported the nomination of William K. Lieberman to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. An Allegheny County resident, Lieberman has over four decades of experience in the areas of risk management, pension planning, and healthcare. Governor Rendell nominated Lieberman to the fill the vacancy on the Commission resulting from the resignation of Timothy Carson in February. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: Pennsylvania Turnpike | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Transportation | Comments are closed | Share:
This morning the House Insurance Committee amended and approved three pieces of legislation, including HB 2106 by Rep. Rick Taylor (D-Montgomery) providing for electronic medical records, and HB 2490 by Rep. Kenyatta Johnson (D-Philadelphia) providing for the voluntary submission of testing data by insurance agent applicants for review by the Insurance Department. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: electronic medical records, insurance | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Insurance | Comments are closed | Share:
The House State Government Committee met to consider one land transfer bill and an eight bill package that provides for minority and women owned business participation in state contracts. The land transfer, HB 1890, was unanimously reported with two amendments providing for land swaps. Of the package, only HB 2142 moved forward, with an amendment. The committee spent considerable time discussing the definition of “disadvantaged business” and the fact that service wounded veterans are not included. The remaining bills could not be considered due to a lack of a quorum. Look for the complete story this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: land transfer, Minority-owned businesses, veterans | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House State Government | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Urban Affairs Committee met today to discuss HB 712, also known as the land bank bill. After amending the bill twice and suspending the rules once, the Committee unanimously reported out the amended bill. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Eric | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Urban Affairs | Comments are closed | Share:
Urban Affairs Majority Chairman Curtis Thomas (D-Philadelphia), Urban Affairs Minority Chairman Chris Ross (R-Chester) and Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) joined with several community redevelopment groups to advocate passage of HB 712. House Bill 712, also known as the land bank bill, was described as legislation that would make it easier for local governments and municipalities to address abandoned and blighted property in ways to benefit the overall community. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Eric | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
RENDELL, LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO MEET AGAIN WEDNESDAY Governor Ed Rendell said Monday that legislative leaders will present to him on Wednesday a budget that does not rely on any tax or revenue increases, at which point the state’s chief executive will review the proposal to determine its feasibility. But the governor made it clear that despite his willingness to consider the leaders’ spending suggestion, he still think the state needs some new and increased taxes to avoid harmful budget cuts. Click here to read the PLS News and Views article. CASEY, RENDELL PUSH FOR EDUCATION FUNDING INCREASE United States Senator Bob Casey and Governor Ed Rendell joined students and parents from 20 school districts for a rally today to urge the General Assembly to support the proposed $354 million increase for basic education. Senator Casey emphasized that the economy is continuing to recover but more than 584,000 Pennsylvania citizens are still out of work. “In order for us to continue this recovery, we have to keep our teachers working so they can educate our kids and build our future,” he stated. Governor Rendell emphasized that school districts “are getting pounded this year” due to Continue reading Eye Opener – June 22, 2010 |
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