Archive: legislation/policy
From Appalachia to the Navajo Nation, the people and communities hit hard by the changing coal economy are facing a profound and urgent crisis that the COVID-19 pandemic and economic decline have only made more difficult. Coal facility closures, layoffs, and cuts to vital services like health care and education are accelerating, devastating those that […]
Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) introduced House Bill (“HB”) 2416 on April 17. This bill would halt any rulemaking proposals from being finalized until at least 90 days after the Governor’s COVID-19 emergency declaration is terminated. Interestingly, House Republicans also inserted language from HB 2416 into Senate Bill (“SB”) 327. SB 327 is a bill that was […]
In December 2019, the novel coronavirus (Covid -19) was first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, Peoples Republic of China. March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Covid-19 outbreak is a pandemic. A pandemic refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of […]
“Rural communities all over the state are relieved to hear that Governor Wolf vetoed HB 1100, an expensive handout to some of the largest corporations in the world. It was irresponsible to promise millions of dollars of revenue from taxes when our communities’ education, healthcare, and infrastructure are crumbling,” said Veronica Coptis, Executive Director of […]
The Senate and House passed HB 1100, which would subsidize petrochemical development in Pennsylvania from now until 2050, costing taxpayers $22 million per year for each facility that takes advantage. It is up to Governor Wolf to veto the legislation and save taxpayer money. Take Action and Demand Gov Veto HB 1100
HB 1102, or the Keystone Energy Enhancement Act, creates a seven-member Keystone Energy Authority (“Authority”). The Authority’s mission is to locate, design, and subsidize natural gas and related manufacturing industries in the state, including the vastly contented petrochemical industries. All seven members of the board will be politically appointed by people in various political positions. […]