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Allegrippis Trails Named Special Merit Winner
March 11th, 2010 by Richard Stahl No comments »Budget hearings continue at State Capitol
March 3rd, 2010 by ymartin No comments »The House Appropriations Committee held budget hearings last week for the Executive Offices, Office of the Budget and the Revenue Department. The PA Chamber’s Government Affairs team covered the hearings. Below are key highlights:
Federal stimulus
Lawmakers are concerned about the certainty of federal stimulus money, which the governor is relying on to fund his proposed 2010-11 state budget. Budget Secretary Mary Soderberg said that the current allotment of federal stimulus money is set to expire on Dec. 31, but noted there has been vigorous discussion about continuing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) funds for the next calendar year.
Chamber Ambassador Commitee needs you!
February 19th, 2010 by lwilson No comments »We are looking for a few good men (and women!) to join the Ambassador Committee.
We are the lucky ones that get to visit
PA Chamber: state budget should bolster sustainable economic, job growth
February 18th, 2010 by ymartin No comments »HARRISBURG, PA
PA Chamber re-energizing union card check fight; to lead state contingent to Washington, D.C. for ‘Workforce Freedom Airlift’
February 18th, 2010 by ymartin No comments »On Monday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 2, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold its second “Workforce Freedom Airlift,” a two-day program that will welcome businesses from across the nation to discuss the current status of the proposed legislation, demonstrate why it is bad for business and prepare state delegations for discussions with their respective congressmen and senators.
The PA Chamber will be leading a contingent of business leaders to Washington, D.C. to participate in the event, which includes meetings with Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation.
Members interested in attending should contact Sam Denisco at sdenisco@pachamber.org.
Van Pool to State College
February 4th, 2010 by Richard Stahl No comments »A public meeting to present the opportunity for Huntingdon County residents to join a van pool to State College will be held on February 25, 2010. The meeting at the Huntingdon Community Center will be held at 7:00 PM. Representatives from CATA, Centre Area Transportation Authority, will be present to answer questions and explain how to sign up.
During a presentation in January to the Huntingdon County Planning Commission, CATA representative Terri Quici pointed out the cost effectiveness of van pooling during a time of soaring gasoline prices as well as the convenience of the service.
