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February 15, 2021 Dear Governor Wolf
February 15, 2021 Dear Governor Wolf: CompetePA is a coalition comprised of statewide and regional business groups, small- and medium- sized businesses, as well as Fortune 500 companies. The coalition, which represents more than half the Commonwealth’s private sector employers, was formed in 2005 to help create a competitive business tax climate that encourages job growth in Pennsylvania. On behalf of over 160 businesses and organizations across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the CompetePA Coalition writes in opposition to the proposed tax increases to businesses, large and small across Pennsylvania, as laid out in your 2021-22 budget proposal. It is no secret that Pennsylvania has one of the least competitive business tax environments in the country. For 2021, we rank 43rd in the nation in the Tax Foundation’s “Corporate Tax Ranking”. At 9.99 percent, we have the highest non-graduated Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate in the country. While we appreciate your proposal to lower this rate, tying the rate reduction to combined reporting – a policy that adds complexity, uncertainty, and cost to business – ultimately further negatively impacts Pennsylvania’s competitive standing. While CompetePA has historically focused on just the CNIT rate and its structure, we would be remiss if we also didn’t share our opposition to the proposal to raise the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate. Our PIT rate is one of the most competitive rates in the country, at 3.07 percent. It’s also the rate paid by many small businesses in our Commonwealth. As regions everywhere look to recover and thrive in a post-pandemic world, now more than ever we need to ensure Pennsylvania is competitively positioned versus the competition. -
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions Of
E1758 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 9, 2014 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH RECOGNIZING THE DESERT VISTA His military education includes 19K (Tanker) ANNIVERSARY OF BOSCOV’S HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS OSUT, 88M (Truck Driver), Primary Leader- COUNTRY TEAM ship Development Course, Basic Noncommis- sioned Officer Course, Advanced Noncommis- HON. JIM GERLACH HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA sioned Officer Course, Basic Instructor Course, Recruiting and Retention School, OF PENNSYLVANIA OF ARIZONA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Driver Training Course, Mind Resistant AP In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES structor Course. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 He furthered his civilian education at Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognize the Girls Cross Country Team of Mississippi where he graduated in 1999 with a partnership with my colleagues, Representa- Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Arizona, technical certification in Barbering. His awards and decorations include: the tive CHARLIE DENT, Representative PAT MEE- home of the Thunder. On November 8, 2014, the team won the Division One State Cham- Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve HAN, and Representative JOE PITTS, to recog- pionship in Cross Country, and the team’s Components Achievement Medal (3RD nize Boscov’s, one of the nation’s largest fam- captain, Senior Dani Jones, set a new course Award), National Defense Service Medal With ily-owned department store chains, on the -
House of Representatives
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT SENATE AGING & YOUTH COMMITTEE AND HOUSE AGING & OLDER ADULT SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARING STATE CAPITOL 8E-B EAST WING HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 IN RE: INDEPENDENT ENROLLMENT BROKER (IEB) MAXIMUS BEFORE: SENATOR MICHELE BROOKS, MAJORITY CHAIRMAN SENATOR ART HAYWOOD, MINORITY CHAIRMAN SENATOR LISA BAKER SENATOR THOMAS McGARRIGLE SENATOR BOB MENSCH SENATOR JOHN SABATINA SENATOR RANDY VULAKOVICH HONORABLE TIM HENNESSEY, MAJORITY CHAIRMAN HONORABLE STEVE SAMUELSON, MINORITY CHAIRMAN HONORABLE CRIS DUSH HONORABLE HAL ENGLISH HONORABLE MARK GILLEN HONORABLE RICHARD IRVIN HONORABLE BARRY JOZWIAK HONORABLE KATE ANNE KLUNK HONORABLE STEVEN MENTZER HONORABLE ERIC NELSON HONORABLE MIKE PEIFER HONORABLE CRAIG STAATS ————————— JEAN DAVIS REPORTING POST OFFICE BOX 125 • HERSHEY, PA 17033 Phone (717)503-6568 1 APPEARANCES (cont'd.) 2 HONORABLE DONNA BULLOCK HONORABLE MARY JO DALEY 3 HONORABLE PAMELA DeLISSIO HONORABLE MICHAEL DRISCOLL 4 HONORABLE MARK LONGIETTI HONORABLE ADAM RAVENSTAHL 5 HONORABLE LYNWOOD SAVAGE 6 7 ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: 8 HONORABLE ROSEMARY BROWN HONORABLE LYNDA SCHLEGEL CULVER 9 HONORABLE DONNA OBERLANDER HONORABLE TINA PICKETT 10 CHLOE ZITTLE, DIRECTOR, SENATE AGING & YOUTH COMMITTEE, 11 REPUBLICAN CAUCUS LIANA WALTERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SENATE AGING & YOUTH 12 COMMITTEE, DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ERIN RAUB, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HOUSE AGING & OLDER ADULT 13 SERVICES COMMITTEE, REPUBLICAN CAUCUS LAUREN ROONEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HOUSE AGING & OLDER 14 ADULT -
The Long Red Thread How Democratic Dominance Gave Way to Republican Advantage in Us House of Representatives Elections, 1964
THE LONG RED THREAD HOW DEMOCRATIC DOMINANCE GAVE WAY TO REPUBLICAN ADVANTAGE IN U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTIONS, 1964-2018 by Kyle Kondik A thesis submitted to Johns Hopkins University in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts Baltimore, Maryland September 2019 © 2019 Kyle Kondik All Rights Reserved Abstract This history of U.S. House elections from 1964-2018 examines how Democratic dominance in the House prior to 1994 gave way to a Republican advantage in the years following the GOP takeover. Nationalization, partisan realignment, and the reapportionment and redistricting of House seats all contributed to a House where Republicans do not necessarily always dominate, but in which they have had an edge more often than not. This work explores each House election cycle in the time period covered and also surveys academic and journalistic literature to identify key trends and takeaways from more than a half-century of U.S. House election results in the one person, one vote era. Advisor: Dorothea Wolfson Readers: Douglas Harris, Matt Laslo ii Table of Contents Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………....ii List of Tables……………………………………………………………………………..iv List of Figures……………………………………………………………………………..v Introduction: From Dark Blue to Light Red………………………………………………1 Data, Definitions, and Methodology………………………………………………………9 Chapter One: The Partisan Consequences of the Reapportionment Revolution in the United States House of Representatives, 1964-1974…………………………...…12 Chapter 2: The Roots of the Republican Revolution: -
March 30, 2020 the Honorable Tom Wolf Governor of Pennsylvania 225
March 30, 2020 The Honorable Tom Wolf Governor of Pennsylvania 225 Main Capitol Harrisburg, PA 17120 RE: U.S. Department of Homeland Security memorandum regarding residential construction Dear Governor Wolf: As we are sure you are aware, on March 28th the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new “Advisory Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response”. We write today asking that you review this memorandum and consider placing all residential construction on your essential business list as the memorandum identifies. This would include your guidance to all “essential businesses” on proper safety protocols, requiring social distancing measures which can protect the workforce and allow operations to continue. During this unprecedented time, we must put public health and safety first. Operational critical infrastructure is vital during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being. Critical infrastructure industries have a special responsibility in these times to continue operations, and the U.S. DHS has identified construction as one of those industries. In addition to the identified critical need of construction, we also believe this work, operated under the proper safety protocols, is essential now due to its role in continuing economic and societal functions post pandemic. We thank you for your time and attention to this matter and ask for your urgent consideration. Sincerely, Senator Joe Scarnati Senator Jake Corman Senator Patrick Browne President Pro Tempore Majority Leader Chair, Appropriations The Honorable Tom Wolf Page 2 March 30, 2020 Senator John Gordner Senator Bob Mensch Senator Ryan Aument Majority Whip Majority Caucus Chair Majority Caucus Secretary Senator Kim Ward Senator David Argall Majority Caucus Administrator Chair, Majority Policy Committee . -
Dear Colleague
November 13, 2018 Dear Colleague: We write today to share our support for Steny Hoyer to serve as Majority Leader in the 116th Congress. In the majority, we will have considerable opportunity to effect change and great responsibility to get things done on behalf of our constituents. We will need a steady, experienced leader over the next two years, who also works to empower our Members and prepare them for future leadership opportunities. We will need someone who will hold President Trump, his Administration, and Congressional Republicans accountable – while still being able to work effectively in a divided government to get legislation passed. It is for these reasons that we believe that Steny is the person we need as Majority Leader. Steny was out on the trail tirelessly campaigning this cycle, doing the hard work necessary to take back the House. He traveled to districts in every part of the country, campaigning with progressive and moderate Democratic candidates alike. He’s been there for us: traveling for us, raising money for us, and he’s often one of the first people to reach out and offer his support. He has been a mentor to many of us. We believe it is critical for our leaders to promote Members across our Caucus and give them real opportunities to lead. Steny has done this, and will continue to do so. Half of his Whip team is composed of Members who have served for three terms or less. He was a strong supporter of efforts in 2016 to expand the leadership team, and he is committed to making changes that empower Members further, including by strengthening the Committee process. -
Education Reform in Pennsylvania Hearing
S. HRG. 107–654 EDUCATION REFORM IN PENNSYLVANIA HEARING BEFORE A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS UNITED STATES SENATE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION SPECIAL HEARING MAY 13, 2002—PHILADELPHIA, PA Printed for the use of the Committee on Appropriations ( Available via the World Wide Web: http://www.access.gpo.gov/congress/senate U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 81–668 PDF WASHINGTON : 2002 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov Phone: toll free (866) 512–1800; DC area (202) 512–1800 Fax: (202) 512–2250 Mail: Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402–0001 COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS ROBERT C. BYRD, West Virginia, Chairman DANIEL K. INOUYE, Hawaii TED STEVENS, Alaska ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, South Carolina THAD COCHRAN, Mississippi PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont ARLEN SPECTER, Pennsylvania TOM HARKIN, Iowa PETE V. DOMENICI, New Mexico BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, Maryland CHRISTOPHER S. BOND, Missouri HARRY REID, Nevada MITCH MCCONNELL, Kentucky HERB KOHL, Wisconsin CONRAD BURNS, Montana PATTY MURRAY, Washington RICHARD C. SHELBY, Alabama BYRON L. DORGAN, North Dakota JUDD GREGG, New Hampshire DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California ROBERT F. BENNETT, Utah RICHARD J. DURBIN, Illinois BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL, Colorado TIM JOHNSON, South Dakota LARRY CRAIG, Idaho MARY L. LANDRIEU, Louisiana KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, Texas JACK REED, Rhode Island MIKE DEWINE, Ohio TERRENCE E. SAUVAIN, Staff Director CHARLES KIEFFER, Deputy Staff Director STEVEN J. CORTESE, Minority Staff Director LISA SUTHERLAND, Minority Deputy Staff Director SUBCOMMITTEE ON DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES TOM HARKIN, Iowa, Chairman ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, South Carolina ARLEN SPECTER, Pennsylvania DANIEL K. -
2012 Political Contributions
2012 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2012 Lilly Political Contributions 2 Public Policy As a biopharmaceutical company that treats serious diseases, Lilly plays an important role in public health and its related policy debates. It is important that our company shapes global public policy debates on issues specific to the people we serve and to our other key stakeholders including shareholders and employees. Our engagement in the political arena helps address the most pressing issues related to ensuring that patients have access to needed medications—leading to improved patient outcomes. Through public policy engagement, we provide a way for all of our locations globally to shape the public policy environment in a manner that supports access to innovative medicines. We engage on issues specific to local business environments (corporate tax, for example). Based on our company’s strategy and the most recent trends in the policy environment, our company has decided to focus on three key areas: innovation, health care delivery, and pricing and reimbursement. More detailed information on key issues can be found in our 2011/12 Corporate Responsibility update: http://www.lilly.com/Documents/Lilly_2011_2012_CRupdate.pdf Through our policy research, development, and stakeholder dialogue activities, Lilly develops positions and advocates on these key issues. U.S. Political Engagement Government actions such as price controls, pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates, and access to Lilly medicines affect our ability to invest in innovation. Lilly has a comprehensive government relations operation to have a voice in the public policymaking process at the federal, state, and local levels. Lilly is committed to participating in the political process as a responsible corporate citizen to help inform the U.S. -
Budget Impact in September, Spring Twp
2017 – 2018 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET These links may expire: January 19 Lawmakers hear state tax proposals HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers should consider expanding the base of some state taxes and lowering tax rates in order to address long-standing fiscal issues, several economists told members of a House panel Thursday. That could include making more items subject to the state sales tax and... - Altoona Mirror January 17 All aboard plan to spruce up SEPTA's trolley lines SEPTA’s trolleys haven’t been replaced since the 1980s when Ronald Regan was president, yet they are wildly popular with their 100,000 riders who squeeze into them every day. Thankfully, the transit agency wants to replace them with bigger cars which can handle roughly twice as many... - Philadelphia Inquirer January 16 Legislators outline goals for new year Local legislators look forward to passing bills in the new year, and saying goodbye to the budget woes of 2017. Both Rep. Dan Moul (R-91) and Sen. Rich Alloway II (R-33) were unhappy with the decision to borrow money against future revenue in order to patch the... - Gettysburg Times January 14 Lowman Henry: Pa. budget follies set to resume The last time a Pennsylvania governor signed a full, complete state budget into law was July 10, 2014. Gov. Tom Corbett signed off on that state fiscal plan just days after it was approved by the Legislature, completing a four-year run of on-time state budgets.... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review January 12 Lawmakers react to governor's opioid state of emergency Local lawmakers said Gov. -
January 1, 2021, Issue
January 11, 2021 – Issue 140 date corporation tax collections total $2.2 billion, Revenue Department which is $310.4 million, or 16.6 percent, above Releases December 2020 estimate. Collections Inheritance tax revenue for the month was $104.8 million, $14.4 million above estimate, ennsylvania collected $3.7 billion in General bringing the year-to-date total to $605.0 million, Fund revenue in December, which was which is $14.3 million, or 2.4 percent, above P $465.8 million, or 14.5 percent, more than estimate. anticipated, Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell reported. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund Realty transfer tax revenue was $68.6 million collections total $18.5 billion, which is $467.1 for December, $19.2 million above estimate, million, or 2.6 percent, above estimate. bringing the fiscal-year total to $316.9 million, which is $19.2 million, or 6.5 percent, more than Sales tax receipts totaled $1.0 billion for anticipated. December, $54.4 million above estimate. Year-to- date sales tax collections total $6.4 billion, which is Other General Fund tax revenue, including $54.4 million, or 0.9 percent, more than cigarette, malt beverage, liquor and gaming taxes, anticipated. totaled $178.5 million for the month, $17.6 million above estimate and bringing the year-to-date total to Personal income tax (PIT) revenue in $994.4 million, which is $17.5 million, or 1.8 December was $1.2 billion, $36.0 million above percent, above estimate. estimate. This brings year-to-date PIT collections to $7.4 billion, which is $36.0 million, or 0.5 percent, Non-tax revenue totaled $375.6 million for the above estimate. -
Fact Sheet: the House Health Repeal Bill's Impact on Pennsylvania
Fact Sheet: The House Health Repeal Bill’s Impact on Pennsylvania A year ago, a majority of the House of Representatives, including Representatives Mike Kelly, Scott Perry, Glenn Thompson, Bill Shuster, Tom Marino, Lou Barletta, Keith Rothfus, Lloyd Smucker, and Tim Murphy, voted for and passed the so-called “American Health Care Act,” or AHCA, a health repeal bill that would have cut coverage, increased costs, and eliminated protections for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. The bill would have imposed an “age tax,” letting insurers charge people over 50 five times more for coverage, and put the health of one in five Americans on Medicaid in jeopardy, including seniors, children, and people with disabilities. While Pennsylvanians would have lost out, the wealthy and insurance and drug companies would have gotten $600 billion in new tax breaks. AHCA Meant Pennsylvanians Would Have Lost Coverage 777,000 Pennsylvanians Would Have Lost Coverage. In 2026, 777,000 Pennsylvanians would have lost coverage under this bill. 371,800 With Medicaid Would Have Lost Coverage. Under the American Health Care Act, 371,800 Pennsylvanians with Medicaid would have lost their coverage. 10,800 Veterans in Pennsylvania Would Have Lost Coverage. Under the American Health Care Act, 10,800 veterans in Pennsylvania would have lost their Medicaid coverage. AHCA Meant Pennsylvanians Would Have Paid Higher Costs, Especially Older Pennsylvanians Raise Premiums By Double Digits. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that a key part of the American Health Care Act, repealing the requirement that most people have health insurance, will premiums 10 percent next year. Though the AHCA never became law, Congressional Republicans managed to enact these changes through the GOP tax bill. -
Congressional Committees Roster
HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Provided below are House and Senate Committee membership rosters with jurisdiction over health programs as of Friday, November 17, 2006. At the time of this printing, only the Senate Democrats have released their Committee assignments. Assignments for the House Committees will not take place until December when Congress reconvenes in the lame-duck session. However, most Members of Congress who were on the Committees before the election will continue to serve. Members whose names are crossed out will not be returning in the 110th Congress. Members whose names are underlined, indicates that they have been added to the Committee. Senate Appropriations Committee Majority Minority Robert C. Byrd, WV - Chair Thad Cochran, MS - Rnk. Mbr. Daniel K. Inouye, HI Ted Stevens, AK Patrick J. Leahy, VT Arlen Specter, PA Tom Harkin, IA Pete V. Domenici, NM Barbara A. Mikulski, MD Christopher S. Bond, MO Harry Reid, NV Mitch McConnell, KY Herbert H. Kohl, WI Conrad Burns, MT Patty Murray, WA Richard C. Shelby, AL Byron L. Dorgan, ND Judd Gregg, NH Dianne Feinstein, CA Robert F. Bennett, UT Richard J. Durbin, IL Larry Craig, ID Tim P. Johnson, SD Kay Bailey Hutchison, TX Mary L. Landrieu, LA Mike DeWine, OH Jack Reed, RI Sam Brownback, KS Frank Lautenberg NJ Wayne A. Allard, CO Ben Nelson, NE Senate Budget Committee Majority Minority Kent Conrad, ND - Chair Judd Gregg, NH - Rnk. Mbr. Paul S. Sarbanes, MD Pete V. Domenici, NM Patty Murray, WA Charles E. Grassley, IA Ron Wyden, OR Wayne A. Allard, CO Russ Feingold, WI Michael B.