Thursday, July 12, 2012
A TEACH (Tell Everyone All Cuts Hurt) representative from Steel Valley School District takes a look at the state budget priorities.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Hey, Taxpayer, While you were out trying to avoid heatstroke this summer, your state government actually did something. The Pennsylvania Legislature passed another one of those pesky budgets determining exactly what your taxes have bought you this year. I don’t know about you, but I don’t mind paying taxes if I get a good return on my investment. And what better investment than our children, our future? I’m speaking, of course, about public education. So was this a good return? Let’s see: GOOD NEWS PA. BUDGET PASSED HIGHER THAN GOVERNOR WANTED: Last year, the Legislature cut $818 million from public schools—especially the poorest ones. This year, the Gov. Corbett wanted $94 million in additional cuts, but instead the legislature voted to …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
The senator joined Gov. Corbett, fellow legislators, business and labor groups to support tax breaks to lure a Shell ethane 'cracker' plant.
State Sen. Tim Solobay on Wednesday joined more than 30 representatives of government, labor and business who crowded the stage in the Capitol Media Center in support of tax breaks needed to lure a Shell Chemical ethane “cracker” plant to Beaver County. Solobay, D-Canonsburg, was joined by Gov. Tom Corbett, state Sens. John Wozniak and Elder Vogel, along with state labor leaders and business groups for what speakers repeatedly called a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to create a new industry in Pennsylvania. “We continually hear from folks that we need jobs, we need low taxes and we need (low-cost) energy,” Solobay said. “This will accomplish all three.” Since details of Pennsylvania’s offer of $1.7 billion in tax credits over 25 years …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
State Rep. Jesse White said his proposed legislation is a "true public-private partnership and common-sense approach to supporting job creation while being fiscally responsible."
A local lawmaker is introducing legislation to attract the global gas company Royal Dutch Shell to Pennsylvania—but without the use of any taxpayer dollars. State Rep. Jesse White's legislation (H.B. 2493), would impose a small surtax on the production of natural gas for a new Energy Employment Legacy Fund. That fund would pay for tax incentives to industries that use ethane in manufacturing processes, including Gov. Tom Corbett's $1.6 billion tax credit proposal for Royal Dutch Shell. Shell recently announced it is considering a Beaver County site for a 'cracker' plant." "This revenue-neutral legislation is a perfect way to demonstrate that we strongly support the concept of the ethane cracker and its impact on job creation while adopting…
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Do you support Gov. Tom Corbett's proposal to give Shell Oil a $1.65 billion tax break?
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Gov. Tom Corbett wants to give Shell Oil tax credits worth $1.65 billion over 25 years so the company will build a refinery in western Pennsylvania to capitalize on the Marcellus Shale natural gas boom, according to Businessweek. Corbett says the deal could help reinvigorate manufacturing in Pennsylvania and create jobs. Critics say Shell would probably bring its business to the state without the tax incentives. Corbett has also been criticized for cutting social service and school funding. Shell is the world's second-largest company by revenue and made profits of $31 billion last year.
Alexander M. Cianfracco
2:15 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Sounds like a proud American has been hitting the frack fluid pretty hard. If Fast Eddie has proposed this, people would be going crazy. more ›