Capitol Report
Executive and Legislative Action
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of May 13. Members of the General Assembly are set to return to session June 3.
DEP Tool Identifies Permits Needed for Projects
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced a permit pre-application information tool that allows potential applicants to identify the permits and authorizations that may be needed for a project.
Philadelphia's Use of Gaming Money to Be Studied
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Philadelphia's use of its share of revenues from licensed casinos will be scrutinized by the General Assembly under a resolution, HR 86, approved by the state House of Representatives.
Recent Action
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Following is a listing of legislative action for the week of May 6. Members of the General Assembly were set to return to session May 13.
New Regulations Imposed on Hershey Trust After Kane Clears Board
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
After a two-year investigation, the state Attorney General's Office found no wrongdoing by the Hershey Trust board.
Corbett Signs Act to Eliminate Jury Commissioners
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
For the second time in as many legislative sessions Governor Tom Corbett has signed legislation, SB 808, allowing most counties to eliminate the position of jury commissioner.
Recent Action
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of April 29. As of press time, members of the General Assembly were scheduled to return to session May 6.
Corbett Trailing Potential Democratic Challengers, Poll Says
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Governor Tom Corbett is trailing three potential Democratic gubernatorial candidates by significant margins, according to a recent Quinnipiac University poll.
Pa. Insurance Head Approves Merger of Highmark, West Penn
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Highmark's acquisition of West Penn Allegheny Heath System has been approved by the state Insurance Department.
Recent Action
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Following is a listing of legislative action for the week of April 22. Members of the General Assembly were set to return to session April 29.
Corbett's Business Tax Cut Proposal Clears House Committee
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Legislation that seeks to reduce the state?s corporate net income (CNI) tax ? currently at 9.99 percent, the second-highest rate in the nation ? and raise the cap on the net operating loss provision has cleared the state House of Representatives Finance Committee.
Bill Limiting Obamacare Abortion Funding Approved by House
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Funding for abortions through the health care exchange created under Obamacare would be limited to pregnancies caused by rape or incest and those that threaten the life of the mother under legislation, HB 818, which has been approved by the state House of Representatives.
Recent Action
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Following is a listing of legislative and executive action for the week of April 15. Members of the General Assembly were scheduled to return to session April 22.
Bond Sale Raises Funds for Capital, Environmental Projects
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Pennsylvania just closed a $950 million general obligation bond sale at what Department of General Services spokesman Jay Pagni said was a "very good interest rate" of 2.904 percent, even though the financial rating houses continue to warn the state about its unfunded public pension liability of over $40 billion.
Measure Seeks to End 'Triple-Dipping' of UC Benefits
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee has approved legislation to end so-called "triple-dipping" of unemployment compensation benefits by retirees.
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