This outcome should also serve as a stark reminder to policymakers of Pennsylvania’s business climate challenges. If we are to remain competitive and our focus is truly more job creation and economic prosperity, we must commit to working together toward common sense proposals that encourage –rather than discourage – investment into the Commonwealth.
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Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Municipalities, and Pennsylvania Physician Prevail in PA Supreme Court on Act 13, Municipal Preemption Law
The PA Supreme Court has ruled Act 13 is unconstitutional on the grounds that it violates the Environmental Rights Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
PA Awarded $51.7 million through Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant
Governor Corbett announced the US Department of Education grant on December 19.
The Status of Special Education for Gifted Students in PA
On December 11, the Special Education Funding Formula Commission recommended that the General Assembly adopt a new formula for distributing state funding for special education in excess of 2010-11 levels. Since 2008-09, Pennsylvania has not increased special education funding.
LWVCC National Program Planning
Every two years state and local Leagues participate in the LWVUS Program Planning process by making recommendations concerning program issues – this is one of the ways we remain a grassroots organization.