Past Events

Rally Against State Budget Cuts

July 1, 2010 - 12:00pm

Tell Harrisburg we care more about home care attendants for people with disabilities, child care centers, schools, literacy, and support for kids with autism than we do about giving tax breaks to big oil and tobacco.

Better Choices for PA Coalition Press Conference

June 28, 2010 - 1:00pm

Members of the Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition will call on state lawmakers to take a balanced approach to the state budget rather than relying on deep cuts. With Congress’ failure to extend FMAP funding, the state is now facing a budget gap of more than $1 billion.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Budget Coalition Delaware County Courthouse Rally

June 17, 2010 - 11:00am

Deep state budget cuts this year will mean massive layoffs in the state’s social service sector
at the very time hardworking Pennsylvanians need those service providers most.
And many thousands more layoffs will lead us deeper into recession, not out of it.

Rally for Jobs and Against Budget Cuts

Thursday, June 17th at 11AM

Delaware County Courthouse

June 15th Better Choices for Pennsylvania State Capitol Rally to Preserve Human Services

June 15, 2010 - 11:00am

Where/When

Pennsylvania State Capitol Building Rotunda

June 15th: Rally 11AM to Noon, followed by legislative visits

For more information, please contact:

Ethan Jury, RHD ethanj@rhd.org (215-951-0300 x3959)
Kevin Douglas, RHD kevind@rhd.org (215-951-0300 x3245)

Sharon Ward Will Discuss State Budget at Lancaster Rotary Club

June 9, 2010 - 11:45am

PBPC Director Sharon Ward will be on a panel with Matthew Brouillette of the Commonwealth Foundation discussing the 2010-11 state budget at the Lancaster Rotary Club's June 9 meeting. The meeting will be held at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster (off Route 30 at the Manheim Pike, State Route 72). The meeting starts at 11:45 a.m.

Philadelphia Bar Association Program on Impact of State Budget on Vulnerable Persons

May 4, 2010 - 12:00pm

The Delivery of Legal Services Committee and Public Interest Section will present “Impact of the State Budget on Vulnerable Persons: Lessons Learned for the Budgets Ahead" on Tuesday, May 4.

Pennsylvania Conference on Health Reform

April 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

This month, President Obama signed comprehensive health reform legislation into law, realizing a goal that many advocates have spent decades working toward.

Health Reform Rally in Harrisburg at Noon Wednesday

March 17, 2010 - 12:00pm

Local Health Care Reform Supporters to Rally at Federal Building Wednesday at Noon
 
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Local supporters of health care reform will rally Wednesday at noon in front of the Federal Building to urge Congress to pass the health care bill now, during what the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has called Cover the Uninsured Week.
 

Summit to Feature Experts on Pensions, Revenue, Winning Budget Strategies

March 9, 2010 - 1:00pm

Governor Ed Rendell's 2010-11 budget reflects the effects of the ongoing recession, with fresh cuts to libraries, children's services and the environment.

It also attempts to address two key long-term issues: the loss of $2.6 billion in federal recovery funds in 2011 and future obligations of the state's public employee pension system.

PBPC Director Sharon Ward to Deliver Testimony on Creation of Independent Fiscal Office

February 3, 2010 - 9:00am

PBPC Director Sharon Ward will deliver testimony before a joint public hearing of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Finance Committees as lawmakers examine a proposal to create an Independent Fiscal Office.

WHAT: Joint Public Hearing on Creation of Independent Fiscal Office Before House and Senate Finance Committees

PBPC Research Director to Testify at Hearing on Closing Tax Loopholes

January 20, 2010 - 2:00pm

The Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on what combined reporting and closing corporate tax loopholes would mean for Pennsylvania.

PBPC Director Sharon Ward to Participate in Marcellus Shale Event

January 19, 2010 - 4:00pm

PBPC Director Sharon Ward will participate in an informational meeting on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling on Tuesday January 19. The event, hosted by state Rep. Greg Vitali of Delaware County, will focus on the impact of drilling on water quality, the leasing of additional state forest land for drilling, and the imposition of a natural gas severance tax.