The Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission held a hearing on cost savings today with members of the Executive Branch. Secretaries Naomi Wyatt, Mary Soderberg, and James Creedon testified on the ways the Rendell Administration has focused on cost-savings. Of particular note was a discussion about reducing the commonwealth’s fleet of automobiles. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full write-up.
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Posted by Jason Gottesman | Tags: Budget, Federal stimulus, state vehicle fleet | Category: Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Uncategorized | Leave a comment | Share:
The committee members had an array of questions on a variety of topics for DGS Secretary James Creedon including the federal stimulus, the state’s vehicle fleet, procurement, prison construction, state contracts, the sale of the state office buildings in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, energy savings in state buildings and the problems at the Capitol Cafeteria. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff Cox | Tags: capitol cafeteria, Federal stimulus, prison construction, state procurement, state vehicle fleet | Category: Budget Hearing, House Appropriations | Leave a comment | Share:
Secretary James Creedon responded to questions from the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding a variety of subjects including the disbursement of federal stimulus money, the prison construction projects, contracts for minority/women owned businesses, energy conservation/recycling programs, use of renewable energy, and the scoring process for awarding state contracts. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Jeff Cox | Tags: Department of General Services, energy conservation, Federal stimulus, Minority-owned businesses, prison construction, renewable energy, state contracts | Category: Budget Hearing, Senate Appropriations | Leave a comment | Share:
Governor Ed Rendell was alongside Secretary John Hanger of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to announce the awarding of $93.6 million in federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which will be used to repair, construct, and update clean water projects throughout Pennsylvania. William Early from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was on hand at the press conference in the Main Rotunda of the Capitol Building to present the check to Governor Rendell and Secretary Hanger. Governor Rendell said the funds will be used to reinvest in aging water treatment systems which will create jobs, spun the economy, and raise the quality of life for countless citizens across the Commonwealth. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by PLS Intern | Tags: criminal justice, drinking water, EITC, Federal stimulus, stapleton, wastewater | Category: Administration, PLS Interview, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Sandi Vito spoke in front of the committee today to explain and answer questions about the stimulus funds received through the AARA. Secretary Vito started her presentation by explaining that under the AARA, unemployment claimants will receive an additional $25 a week. The AARA also extends the number of weeks that the federal government will pay unemployment benefits. The Secretary focused on the stimulus’ programs to help the unemployed find work, and on job training programs to help state employees when the economy picks up. The Secretary then answered a few questions from the members of the committee. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by PLS Intern | Tags: EITC, Federal stimulus, sexual orientation, unemployment | Category: House Judiciary, House Labor Relations | Comments are closed | Share:
Unable to get a quorum at this morning’s Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee meeting, Chairwoman Earll and members nevertheless put acting DCED Secretary George Cornelius through his paces, with questions ranging from the department’s dealing with stimulus money, to budget cuts and how to cope with distressed cities and municipalities. The committee will meet later in the day to vote on the acting Secretary’s confirmation, but check the Capitol Toolbox for the full Q&A from this morning. Posted by Mike Howells | Tags: conservatorship, DCED, EITC, Federal stimulus | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Community, Economic & Rec. Development | Comments are closed | Share:
PA has a special website for information on the Federal Stimulus Funds. Check it out – www.recovery.pa.gov. Posted by Rebecca | Tags: EITC, Federal stimulus | Category: Senate Education, Update | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee received an update from PennDOT Secretary Allen Biehler, Deputy Secreetary Scott Christie, and Director of the Bureau of Design Brian Thompson on the department’s utilization of Federal stimulus moneys and its project delivery improvements. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff Cox | Tags: EITC, Federal stimulus, PA Automated License System, project delivery, securities, Transportation | Category: Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Community, Economic & Rec. Development, Senate Transportation | Comments are closed | Share:
A group of House Republican lawmakers announced plans today to use $435 million in Federal stimulus moneys to help pay down the projected spike in the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). It will be part of a three bill package to address funding issues facing the system. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff Cox | Tags: EITC, Federal stimulus, PA Human Relations Act, PSERS | Category: PLS Interview, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee heard testimony from advocates for the Governors Schools of Excellance and the Community Education Councils regarding the Governor’s proposed “zeroing out” of the programs in the budget for 2009-2010. Secretary of Education Zahorchak presented testimony on the rationale for the cuts. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff Cox | Tags: bleeding disorders, Budget, chief clerk, Community Education Councils, Federal stimulus, Governors Schools of Excellance | Category: House Democratic Policy, House Education, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
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