Sunday, February 10, 2013
Gov. Tom Corbett's 2013-14 budget ties sale of state liquor system to a $1 billion grant for school safety, early education programs, individualized learning and science/math programs.
Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed 2013-14 budget, which he presented Feb. 5, contains an interesting cocktail that mixes the sale of the state's liquor system with funding of a public schools grant. Under his proposal, $1 billion obtained by the proposed privatization of the state's liquor sales would be used to create the Passport for Learning Block Grant that would focus on school safety; enhanced early education programs; individualized learning; and science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses and programs. The $1 billion in revenue to fund that grant will come from the three- to four-year process of selling the Liquor Control Board: $575 million from the wholesale license process, $224 million from the Wine and Spirits retail …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Democrats voice concerns while Republicans lend support for Gov. Tom Corbett's 2013-14 budget.
Western Pennsylvania Democrats had some harsh words for Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed 2013-14 state budget, which he presented Tuesday, while state Republican Party Chairman Rob Gleason called the governor's plan a "balanced and responsible budget that reinvests in Pennsylvania." “The plan presented by the governor is disappointing,” said Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, D-Forest Hills. “It was long on politics but short on solutions.” State Rep. Erin Molchany, a newly elected Democrat serving South Hills communities said the governor’s "Band-Aid budget does little to make up for the hurt this state has felt from his deep cuts." State Rep. Robert Matzie, a Democrat representing the Sewickley area, said: “New Jersey has Chris Christie as …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The governor has raised funding in some areas but at least some opponents don't feel the budget addresses important issues.
Gov. Tom Corbett delivered highlights of his proposed 2013-14 budget in a speech before the state Legislature on Tuesday morning. The $28.4 billion state budget plan, a 2.4 percent increase over this year, includes no general tax increases. In one of the most controversial areas, Corbett recommended against expanding Medicaid, as provided for under the Affordable Health Care Act. Corbett plans to ask the federal government for flexibililty to let Pennsylvania customize the health insurance program for its needs or have the state reject the Medicaid expansion. Under the act, also known as Obamacare, Medicaid could expand to cover people earning up to 133 percent of the poverty level and provide coverage for upwards of 600,000 uninsured …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
What does your state legislator think of Gov. Tom Corbett's 2012-13 budget proposal? Find out here.
Gov. Tom Corbett released his 2012-13 budget proposal that immediately drew either applause or the gnashing of teeth, depending on which side of the aisle legislators reside. The $27.14 billion budget plan released Tuesday would keep spending in line with last year’s budget, which slashed a billion dollars from public education and welfare programs. However, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple and Penn State face even larger reductions in funding from the state this year. The budget does not include tax or fee increases. At the same time, it does not address transportation issues that include crumbling infrastructure and mass transit funding problems. Corbett, a Republican who was elected in 2010, is unlikely to have much difficulty …
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The state budget, if enacted, would result in a $500,000 loss in revenue for Quaker Valley School District.
Quaker Valley school officials Tuesday night were trying to wrap their heads around the $27.3 billion state budget Gov. Tom Corbett proposed for Pennsylvania and what it means for the district. In the Quaker Valley School District, where residents generally are financially well-off compared with those in other local districts, school officials are bracing for the 2011-12 state budget plan’s impact. “I don’t know how some of the districts are going to turn the lights on,” said Superintendent Dr. Joseph Clapper, who discussed the plan with the board during the workshop meeting. Clapper said the governor’s budget would significantly impact the district’s ongoing budget preparations for next school year. Quaker Valley expects more than a $500…
40.534413
-80.179915
Quaker Valley School District
201 Graham St, Sewickley, PA
/articles/qv-district-leaders-react-to-governors-spending-plan
1258358
/locations/3627706
Monday, February 14, 2011
State Sen. John Pippy, R-Moon Township, and Rep. Mark Mustio, R-Moon Township, plan to preview the state budget with constituents.
Two Pennsylvania legislators plan to reach out to constituents in the Quaker Valley area Thursday by hosting a joint town hall meeting in Sewickley Hills. State Sen. John Pippy, R-Moon Township, and Rep. Mark Mustio, R-Moon Township, will begin the state budget presentation at 7 p.m. in the borough community room, 349 Magee Road. Matt Campion, Pippy's Chief of Staff, said the purpose of having a town hall meeting is to provide a budget overview and help paint a financial picture of where Pennsylvania currently stands. “Sen. Pippy and Rep. Mustio wanted to do a presentation to give some background on the state budget in general terms,” Campion said. The legislators will spend time outlining revenues that fund the budget and areas of …
40.564988
-80.122868
Sewickley Hills Borough Hall
349 Magee Rd, Sewickley, PA
/articles/local-legislators-plan-joint-town-hall-meeting
1838177
/locations/3392679
Joseph
1:47 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
I've been involved. I've seen the beast first hand. The only way to change it is to become a part of the special interest groups or run for office to diffuse the special interest groups (good luck winning an election without the support of special interest groups). more ›