The House Democratic Majority is taking the lead on making Pennsylvania less dependent on foreign oil by ensuring that alternative energy and clean technology sources become more widely used in the Commonwealth.

 

A package of legislation is making its way through the House to accomplish these goals, including efforts by Democratic Reps. Eugene DePasquale, Mike Gerber, John Hornaman and Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Camille "Bud" George.

 

Click here to read more and to offer your support on the way to Energy Independence!

 

Stepping up to help local taxpayers

 

Local taxpayers will have the burden lessened on paying the $52 local services tax thanks to Finance Committee Chairman David Levdansky's efforts. Language crafted by Levdansky was signed into law this week by Gov. Edward G. Rendell which exempts people earning less than $12,000 from the tax and also requires the tax to be deducted on a pro-rated basis, rather than in one lump sum as had been done previously.

 

NEXT WEEK

House is in Session Monday through Saturday

 

You can watch LIVE House debates on the new 2007-08 state budget and the first plan in a decade that addresses the state's overall transportation needs by clicking here for streaming video accompanied by closed-captioning!