Rep. Mike Hanna (D-Clinton) and Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) today introduced a package of bills to address the Commonwealth’s transportation funding needs. The legislation is based on the recommendations of Governor Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission and legislation introduced by Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre). The proposals include: adjusting vehicle driver fees for inflation; increasing fines; uncapping the Oil Company Franchise Tax over a five year period; modernizing PennDOT services; and ensuring adequate funding for mass transit. Rep. Hanna commented, “Pennsylvania’s deteriorating roads and bridges deserve a higher priority than the governor has given them. And if he is choosing not to lead on this issue, then it’s time for the legislature to take action.” He went on to say, “By working in a bipartisan, bicameral manner, it is my hope that we can reach a consensus on this priority in the coming weeks.” Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
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DECEMBER COMES IN BELOW ESTIMATE Secretary of Revenue Daniel Meuser reported yesterday that Pennsylvania collected $2.3 billion in General Fund revenue in December, which was $141.5 million, or 5.9 percent, less than anticipated, Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $11.6 billion, which is $486.8 million, or four percent, below estimate. Check out the Press Conferences section of the PLS Capitol Toolbox to read the full statement. YORK OFFICIAL TO SEEK PICCOLA SENATE SEAT According to an article in the Patriot News, York County Clerk of Courts Don O’Shell announced Tuesday he would seek the Republican nomination for the 15th Senatorial District being vacated by the retirement of Sen. Jeffrey Piccola. O’Shell was first elected as clerk of courts in 2003 and was re-elected for a third term in November. With the announcement, O’Shell becomes the second candidate to seek the nomination. Last month, John J. McNally III of Lower Paxton Township, until recently the Dauphin County Republican Party chairman, announced he would also enter the contest. Click here to read the Patriot News article. SCARNATI WANTS ACTION ON IMPACT FEE According to an article in the Scranton Times Tribune, a top Senate Continue reading Eye Opener – January 4, 2012 Posted by Matt | Tags: Budget, DEP, elections, marcellus shale, natural gas, Transportation | Category: Eye Opener | Leave a comment | Share:
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