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The latest news from the State Capitol |
Budget Proposal is a Realistic Starting Point
The annual state budget process got underway this week when Gov. Tom Wolf outlined his 2017-18 spending plan before a joint session of the General Assembly.
The $32.3 billion proposal is balanced without any broad-based tax increases and includes several initiatives aimed at reducing spending and improving efficiencies by consolidating some state agencies. The administration estimates this could save the Commonwealth about $2 billion.
We are committed to a “restart” of state government, focusing on funding programs and services that work, rooting out waste and reining in overall state spending. We are equally committed to responsibly funding the core functions of government, including education, transportation and human services, while helping to make the state more attractive to job creators.
Budget hearings in the House begin on Tuesday, Feb. 21. More information can be found at PAHouseGOP.com.
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Connecting Nonprofits Through 2-1-1
To raise awareness of a free service by the United Way that partners local nonprofits and social service groups together to help assist Pennsylvanians in need, the House passed House Resolution 49 recognizing Feb. 11 as “2-1-1 Day in Pennsylvania.”
By dialing 2-1-1, people are instantly connected to a wealth of information related to their area’s nonprofit and human service providers.
This “one stop shop” helps people cut through red tape and more easily find the help they need. These services are offered on a regionalized approach, ensuring that people are helped by their neighbors and people in their own community.
More information is available at pa211.org.
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Gaming Proceeds Fund Grants for First Responders
More than $367,000 in state gaming proceeds will benefit fire and ambulance companies throughout the 111th District.
These grants, which are not funded by General Fund tax dollars, will allow local first response agencies to better afford training, equipment, facility improvements and other needs.
The program, which provides $30 million to fire and ambulance companies statewide, is administered by the Pennsylvania Office of Fire Commissioner within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
Click here for the list of local recipients.
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Cabot Oil and Gas Offers Dual Enrollment Opportunity to Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center Students
I recently attended an event recognizing an exciting partnership between Cabot Oil and Gas, Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center (SCCTC) and Lackawanna College. Cabot Oil and Gas is funding a Petroleum and Natural Gas class for qualifying SCCTC students through a dual enrollment course with Lackawanna College. At no cost to the students, they will have the opportunity to receive three college credits and potentially acquire an interest in attending the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas at Lackawanna College following SCCTC graduation.
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PA House Wears Red for Women
I joined dozens of my colleagues this week in wearing red to raise awareness of the “Go Red for Women” campaign to raise awareness of women’s heart disease. Legislative efforts over the years have made the official designation in Pennsylvania as a way to remind women of the risks of heart disease.
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