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March 5, 2010, 5:02 pm
According to a tweet from House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans this afternoon, it appears he hopes to move both the budget bill (HB 2279) and related legislation out of the committee on Monday. The tweet reads as follows:
Getting ready to move the budget bill and related legislation out of the House Appropriations Committee as early as Monday!
A House Approp voting meeting is scheduled off the floor that day. Stay tuned to FYI on Monday for ongoing coverage. PLS Subscribers can check out the budget and all other bill texts right now on the Capitol Toolbox. Not a subscriber? Click here for a free trial.
February 12, 2010, 12:25 pm
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Manager of IT
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February 11, 2010, 3:44 pm
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February 9, 2010, 12:57 pm
The administration has released a list of the 74 sales tax exemptions it proposes to lift as part of a tax reform package in the upcoming budget. The complete list is as follows:
Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services, Administrative services, Advertising, public relations & related services, Air transportation, Airline Catering, All other professional and technical services, Amusement & recreation industries, Architectural, engineering, & related services, Bad Debts, Basic television, Call Center Credit, Candy and Gum, Caskets and Burial Vaults, Catalogs and Direct Mail Advertising, Charges for Returnable Containers, Coal, Coin Operated Food and Beverage Vending Machines..
February 4, 2010, 2:38 pm
In a press release issued this afternoon, Senator Barry Stout (D-Washington) announced he will not seek re-election and will retire after his current term ends in November. Following is an excerpt from the release, which PLS subscribers can view in its entirety on the Capitol Toolbox. Not a PLS subscriber? Click here to inquire about a free trial.
“I am grateful for all the kindness and courtesy that has been extended to me over the years by so many people, but it is time to conclude my career in public service and retire,” Stout said.
Stout served three two-year terms in the state House of Representatives before being elected to the state Senate in 1977. He said he is stepping aside because of health related challenges stemming from an accident that fractured his pelvis.
“In order to represent my sprawling, diverse and dynamic district, I have to be able to actively function throughout the five counties I represent and in Harrisburg,” Stout said. The 46th District includes parts of Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Beaver and Allegheny Counties.
Stout said the credit to his long service belongs to “my loving family, wonderful staff and constituents
Continue reading Senator Stout announces retirement
February 4, 2010, 11:08 am
Senate Republicans issued a press release this morning announcing they will not convene in a “Lame Duck” session after the November 2nd elections this year. Read an excerpt below, and check the Capitol Toolbox for the entire release.
“In the spirit of openness and transparency, the Senate will not convene for a lame duck session after the November 2 elections,” said Senator Scarnati. “We are announcing this now to provide plenty of time for everyone – the Governor, the House and the Senate – to plan ahead so that this year’s legislative work is completed before the election.”
“For the past three years, one of our priorities has been to make the Senate’s work more transparent to the public,” said Senator Pileggi. “The Senate did not have a lame duck session in 2008, and it worked very well. This decision is in line with our efforts to rewrite Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, to strengthen the Sunshine Law, and to improve the operation of state government.”
January 26, 2010, 10:43 am
The House Local Govt Committee met to consider one bill and discuss three others, however the meeting was recessed to the call of the chair because Republican members were in caucus. The meeting is expected to reconvene in room 39, East Wing. Stay tuned to PLS for all the latest news.
January 12, 2010, 7:19 pm
Governor Edward Rendell said today that Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary George E. Cornelius will step down on June 30 to become the president of Bridgewater College in Virginia.
The Governor commended Cornelius for his leadership and his work to position the commonwealth for a strong economic recovery as the recession ends.
Cornelius became acting DCED secretary a year ago. Prior to joining the Rendell administration, he was CEO of Arkema Inc., a global diversified chemical company based in Philadelphia.
The Governor will soon name an acting secretary to succeed Cornelius.
December 17, 2009, 2:13 pm
Rep. Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) has been elected Democratic Whip, with support of 53 members of his caucus, including the Allegheny County delegation. He replaces Rep. Bill DeWeese (D-Greene), who resigned earlier this week after being charged by Attorney General Tom Corbett.
Rep. Dermody currently chairs the Urban Affairs Committee and last session served as Caucus Secretary.
Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster), chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee, commented it was clear the caucus leadership needed someone from the western part of the state.
December 16, 2009, 5:41 pm
The Morning Call is reporting that House Democrats will meet tomorrow at noon to choose a new Whip. Rep. Bill DeWeese (D-Greene) resigned his position as Whip yesterday following his indictment by Attorney General Tom Corbett.
According to the report, candidates for the position include:
Peter Daley, D-Washington
Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny
Joe Markosek, D-Allegheny
Marc Gergely, D-Allegheny
Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny
Mike Hanna, D-Clinton
Bill Keller, D-Philadelphia
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