House Commerce held a public hearing this morning on the state of business development and economic stimulus in the recession. Various business and economic development associations offered testimony to the committee, including the Local Development Districts Association, the Industrial Resource Center Association, and the Small Business Development Centers. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
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Posted by Mike | Tags: blues, business, Controlled Substance, DEP, economic stimulus | Category: House Children and Youth, House Commerce, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
Today on the Capitol steps Rep. John Bear (R-Lancaster) introduced legislation that would stimulate PA’s dwindling housing market. The bill, aimed at fueling the construction market, would provide construction and renovation rebates. Rep. Bear said he plans to circulate a co-sponsorship memo very soon and introduce the bill as soon as possible. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Rebecca | Tags: Clerk of Orphans' Court, construction, DEP, economic stimulus, Pennsylvania Government Accountability Portal, real estate | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference, Uncategorized | Comments are closed | Share:
The Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, chaired by Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny), met this morning to discuss the impact of federal stimulus money on the commonwealth’s criminal justice system. The subcommittee, joined by Tom Caltagirone (D-Berks) and Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), chairs of the Judiciary Committee, heard from the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Pennyslvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Commission on Sentencing, and private company Justice and Mercy, Inc. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: Community-Based Health Care, criminal justice, DEP, economic stimulus | Category: House Agriculture & Rural Affairs, House Appropriations, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
Governor Rendell today named Ron Naples, former CEO of Conshohocken-based Quaker Chemical Corp, as the state’s Chief Accountability Officer, and chairman of the Governor’s Working Group for Stimulus Accountability. On the selection, the governor remarked, “Ron knows what it takes to put people to work and he knows how critically important it is for the stimulus funding to revive our economy.” Governor Rendell also announced the composition of the working group. Its members include: General Services Secretary James Creedon, Chief Implementation Officer Ronald J. Naples, Chairman of the Governor’s Working Group for Stimulus Accountability and Chief Accountability Officer Gene Barr, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs Tony Ross, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Pennsylvania Donald C. Siegel, International Vice President, District 3, IBEW Pennsylvania House of Representatives Democratic Caucus: Rep. Jennifer Mann, Caucus Secretary (132nd Legislative District) Republican Caucus: Rep. Brian Ellis (11th Legislative District) Senate of Pennsylvania Democratic Caucus: Sen. Robert J. Mellow, Leader (22nd Senate District) Republican Caucus: Sen. Michael Waugh, Caucus Chair (28th Senate District) U.S. Congressional Delegation Republican Representative: former U.S. Congressman Phil English Democratic Representative: Paul E. Kanjorski, U.S. House of Representatives J. Terry Kostoff, U.S. Senator Robert Casey Charles Battaglia, Continue reading Governor Rendell names Philly businessman Ron Naples Chief Accountability Officer Posted by Mike | Tags: accountability, DEP, economic stimulus | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference, Senate Public Health and Welfare | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Appropriations Committee held its final budget hearing of the year with newly minted acting DCED Secretary George Cornelius. Discussion focused around budget cuts to a number of the department’s 88+ programs, including the opportunity grant program, the World Trade PA Initiative, and the Family Savings Account program. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: economic stimulus, family savings account, Main Street, state-related universities, world trade | Category: Budget Hearing, Senate Appropriations | Comments are closed | Share:
GOVERNOR RENDELL DISCUSSES SPENDING PLAN FOR FEDERAL STIMULUS DOLLARS Governor Rendell sketched out his plans for spending Pennsylvania’s share of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act yesterday afternoon, and announced a number of initiatives designed to maximize the transparency and effectiveness of the commonwealth’s economic recovery effort. With accountability the state government’s “number one job,†the governor revealed he has named DGS Secretary Jim Creedon the administration’s point man in making sure federal funds are spent quickly and efficiently. The governor also announced he has created a new independent position known as the Chief Accountability Officer, who will be in charge of ensuring transparency as the stimulus money flows through the state. The governor said he hopes to fill the stimulus-funded position within two weeks, and to have an “unprecedented level of oversight†throughout the spending process. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox to read the whole story. HOUSE DEMOCRATS OUTLINE POLICY AGENDA Following a caucus-wide strategic retreat held at Harrisburg University, House Democratic Leaders offered their thoughts this afternoon on the caucus’s policy agenda for the spring. Beyond the obvious issue of the state budget, House Democrats intend to Continue reading Eye Opener – March 5, 2009 Posted by Matt | Tags: Administration, Ben Franklin Institutes, bonusgate, Budget, DEP, economic stimulus | Category: Capitol View, Eye Opener | Comments are closed | Share:
In an eventful press conference this afternoon, Governor Rendell outlined how Pennsylvania will spend its anticipated $16+ billion dollar share of federal stimulus money, named DGS Secretary Jim Creedon as the point man for administering the swift and effective use of the funding, and unveiled a new website – www.recovery.pa.gov – through which members of the public can follow its progress. The governor also reported he will be creating and filling a new independent position – Chief Accountability Officer – to ensure a responsible and transparent economic recovery effort. The position would be paid for by stimulus money. Check the Capitol Toolbox later on for the full story, as well as a detailed breakdown of how Pennsylvania’s stimulus money will be spent. Posted by Mike | Tags: Budget, DEP, economic stimulus, transparency | Category: Administration, Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
FEBRUARY REVENUE COLLECTIONS DOWN $196.8 MILLION FOR PA The Revenue Department released its February collections figures early yesterday evening, and the numbers were not good. According to a press release issued by the department, Pennsylvania collected $1.5 billion in General Fund revenue in February, $196.8 million, or 11.6 percent, less than anticipated. That total is even worse than Budget Secretary Mary Soderberg speculated it might be at a Senate Appropriations budget hearing late last week, when she pegged the probable monthly shortfall at roughly $180 million. Check the Capitol Toolbox for ongoing budget coverage, including the Revenue Department’s press release, which includes a full outline of February collections. LEGISLATION AIMS TO CREATE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF STIMULUS FUNDS Senator Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster) announced yesterday that he will introduce legislation to ensure transparency and accountability as Pennsylvania receives and spends many billions of dollars under the federal stimulus package. In a press release, Senator Brubaker stated “I believe it is imperative that the people of Pennsylvania have the opportunity to see exactly where each dollar of this multi-billion dollar package is being spent in the Commonwealth.†Senator Brubaker’s legislation would Continue reading Eye Opener – March 3, 2009 Posted by Matt | Tags: Budget, DEP, economic stimulus, EITC, Federal stimulus | Category: Eye Opener | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Appropriations Committee closed out its first day of budget hearings with Budget Secretary Mary Soderberg, acting Revenue Secretary Steve Stetler, and the PA Lottery this afternoon. Questions focused around the grim budget outlook for the state, both this year and beyond. Among a number of other concerns, new Appropriations Chair Jake Corman (R-Centre) confessed he is worried about the implications of a structural deficit in future years. Check the Capitol Toolbox later on this evening for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: blues, Budget, DEP, economic stimulus, innocence project, lottery | Category: Budget Hearing, Senate Appropriations | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Appropriations Committee kicked off its series of budget hearings this morning, hearing from Mohammed Iqbal of economic forecasting firm Global Insight, and Ron Snell from the National Conference of State Legislatures. The panel provided a overview of the economy and what Pennsylvania may look to expect as the recession continues. Dr. Iqbal, an economist with Global Insight, predicted job losses in the state will peak around the end of 2009, while positive GDP growth may not be seen until the middle quarters of 2010. Check the Capitol Toolbox later on for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: Budget, DEP, Department of Aging, economic stimulus, Economy | Category: Budget Hearing, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs, House Appropriations | Comments are closed | Share:
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