The morning after the Corbett Administration announced it is exploring a private management agreement for the Pennsylvania lottery, Aging Secretary Brian Duke, Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser, and Lottery Executive Director Todd Rucci responded to questions from the members of the House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee regarding the proposal and the financial future of the lottery. Lawmakers expressed agreement for the need for growth in lottery sales to sustain the various aging programs but they also expressed concern for the current employees of the State Lottery and about the role of the private management firm. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
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Posted by Jeff | Tags: Department of Aging, Department of Revenue, privitization, State Lottery | Category: House Aging, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee conducted a public hearing on legislation establishing a senior alert system to aid in the recovery of missing endangered adults with mental impairments. Testimony was presented by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association; the Pennsylvania State Police; and the Department of Aging. All three testified in support of the concept of such a system but offered suggestions on how to strengthen the legislation. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: alzheimer's disease, Department of Aging | Category: House Aging, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
Secretary of Aging John Michael Hall responded to a number of questions from committee members on a variety of issues including: federal waiver programs; the Office of Long-Term Living; senior centers; Area Agencies on Aging; integrated care; nursing home care; and funding from the State Lottery. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: Department of Aging, federal waiver programs, Office of Long-Term Living | Category: Budget Hearing, Senate Appropriations | Comments are closed | Share:
Advocates of a business-growth plan for Pennsylvania held a press conference to release a report from businesses large and small statewide. Entitled “Growing Pennsylvania’s 21st Century Economy”, the report focuses on how to take advantage of global recovery by becoming more competitive, and lists public policy proposals to achieve this goal. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the complete story. Posted by lindsay | Tags: blues, business, Department of Aging, Economy | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Democratic Policy Committee met today to discuss issues related to jobs and the economy in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Committee members heard testimony from Mark Price and Stephen Herzenberg from the Keystone Research Center, Sharon Ward from the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, Matthew Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives and Richard Stein from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: Budget, Department of Aging, Economy, jobs, REAL ID, stimulus | Category: House Consumer Affairs, House Democratic Policy | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Ag Committee heard a presentation from the Penn State Cooperative Extension this morning on the various issues relating to the expansion in drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Representatives from the extension provided a detailed overview of the potential benefits of growing the natural gas drilling industry, and the ramifications that growth would have on the environment, municipalities and the economy. Posted by Kim | Tags: Department of Aging, Economy, international trade agreements, libraries, marcellus shale, natural gas | Category: House Aging, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Labor Relations Committee met today with representatives of the Keystone Research Center to discuss the condition of Pennsylvania’s economy and labor force. Dr. Mark Price and Dr. StephenHerzenberg of the Keystone Research Center painted a bleak picture of Pennsylvania’s employment levels for committee members citing a continued rise in unemployment compensation claims. Doctors Price and Herzenberg offered suggestions to the committee on ways to correct employment levels and answered questions from committee members regarding a range of economic issues. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: Department of Aging, divorce, Economy, Employment, sexual orientation, unemployment | Category: House Judiciary, House Labor & Industry | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee held a nomination hearing for acting Secretary of Aging, John Michael Hall. After a session of questions and answers, Chairperson of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, asked for a motion to report the nomination. Following a vote, Secretary Hall’s nomination was unanimously reported by the committee. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: Consumer Workforce Council, Department of Aging, ponzi schemes | Category: Committee Voting Meeting | Comments are closed | Share:
Senator Specter briefly addressed the media this afternoon to discuss measures that are being taken by the state to help jumpstart the economy and possibly create  more jobs for residents of Pennsylvania. Check the Capitol Toolbox for the story. Posted by intern | Tags: Department of Aging, Economy, Penguins, poverty, Sen. Specter, SEPTA | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing with the Department of Aging today to discuss several issues, specifically, the proposed merger of certain services with the Department of Public Welfare into the new Department of Aging and Long-Term Living. Acting Secretary John Hall answered questions from committee members regarding the transition of powers and responsibilities. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: Consumer Workforce Council, Department of Aging | Category: Senate Appropriations | Comments are closed | Share:
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