Past Events

Report to Document Costs of Interest Rate Swaps Promoted by Financial Institutions to Philadelphia City, School District

January 17, 2012 - 2:00pm

Center to release report at press conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday, January 17, 2012

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center will release a new report on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 documenting the millions of dollars that interest rate swaps promoted by financial institutions have cost the City and School District of Philadelphia.

WHAT: Press Conference to Release "Too Big to Trust? Banks, Schools and the Ongoing Problem of Interest Rate Swaps." The report will also be available at http://pennbpc.org.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Philadelphia City Hall, City Council Caucus Room, 4th Floor, Philadelphia

WHO: Sharon Ward, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, will discuss the findings of the report and will be joined by Philadelphia School District nurses and other employees, parents and community advocacy group leaders.

Contact: Chris Lilienthal, Communications Director, 717-255-7156, lilienthal@pennbpc.org

Montco Press Conference: Lawmaker, Norristown Superintendent, People Impacted by Budget Cuts to Call for Responsible Drilling Tax

November 17, 2011 - 11:00am

The Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition will host a press conference on the Montgomery County Courthouse Steps at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17 with a state Senator, the Superintendent of Norristown schools, faith leaders and people impacted by state budget cuts. Speakers will highlight the impact of recent state budget cuts and call on the Pennsylvania Legislature to enact a responsible tax on natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Media coverage is welcome.

WHAT: Montgomery County Press Conference to Call for a Responsible Drilling Tax

WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Montgomery County Courthouse Steps, 2 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401

SPEAKERS:

  • Senator Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery
  • Dr. Janet Samuels, Norristown Area School District Superintendent
  • Reverend Joyce M. Anderson, Pastor of Haws Avenue United Methodist Church in Norristown
  • Mary Onama, Executive Director of Victims’ Services Center of Montgomery County
  • Beth Sturman, Executive Director of Laurel House in Norristown
  • Stephanie M. Vincent, Day Services Manager of LifePath — Montgomery County Day Services
  • Andre Wade of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA — Montgomery County

Pennsylvania State Budget Roundtable in Allentown

November 10, 2011 - 3:00pm

The CLEAR Coalition and Better Choices for Pennsylvania will host a state budget roundtable Thursday, November 10 at 3 p.m. in the Allentown Public Library, 1210 West Hamilton Street.

Lehigh Valley area residents will share their personal stories of how state budget cuts are impacting them, their children, their schools, their senior partners and their communities.

Montgomery County Advocacy Training

November 7, 2011 - 2:30pm

The Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition will host an advocacy training in Montgomery County.

DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 7, 2:30-4 pm

PLACE: Norristown Recovery and Education Center 536 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401

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In this difficult political climate, how can service providers, advocates, and consumers effectively make our case? Join the SEPA Budget Coalition in a lively, interactive workshop that will help you develop the skills you need to be a more powerful voice for your constituency.

Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP by 12 noon on Friday, Nov 4, 2011 to Kate Atkins at atkins@pennbpc.org or (215) 563-5848 x 16.

Montgomery County Roundtable on State Budget Cuts

October 27, 2011 - 3:00pm

The Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition and CLEAR Coalition will host a roundtable discussion in Montgomery County on the state budget and the impact of cuts.

DATE: Thursday, October 27, 2011, 3 pm

PLACE: Lansdale Library, 301 Vine Street, Lansdale, PA 19446

For more information, contact us at 717-255-7156.

DelCo Advocacy Training and Press Conference

October 27, 2011 - 10:00am

The Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition will host an advocacy training in Delaware County and a press conference on the impact of state budget cuts.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, October 27, 2011, 10 am - 12 pm (Advocate Training); 12 Noon (Press Conference)

PLACE: Media Borough Hall 301 N Jackson St., Media, PA 19063

For more information, contact us at 717-255-7156.

Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission to Release Final Report

October 24, 2011 - 10:00am

After receiving input from the citizens of Pennsylvania on the impact of natural gas drilling, the Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission will release a final report and recommendations to the Governor, state lawmakers and the public on Monday, October 24, 2011 (details below). The report will be released at a Capitol press conference in Harrisburg. Members of the Commission will also discuss the report and take questions during a statewide media conference call.

CAPITOL PRESS CONFERENCE

WHEN: Monday, October 24, 2011, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Main Rotunda, State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA
WHO: Members of the Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission

MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL

WHEN: Monday, October 24, 2011, 11:30 a.m.
CALL-IN: 1-866-951-1151 Conference Room #: 1738238
WHO: Members of the Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission

State College Budget Advocate Training

October 22, 2011 - 1:00pm

The Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition will host a Budget Advocate Training in State College.

DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 1–3 pm

PLACE: Schlow Library, First Floor Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College (parking available in library lot)

For more information, contact us at 717-255-7156.

Erie Town Hall on Impact of State Budget Cuts

September 29, 2011 - 1:00pm

The Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition will host an Erie Town Hall Meeting on the impact of state budget cuts

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 1-2:30 pm

PLACE: Mental Health Association of Northeast PA, 1101 Peach Street, 2nd floor, Erie, PA

For more information, contact us at 717-255-7156.

Pa. Health Access Network Policy Call

July 12, 2011 - 6:00pm

Join policy experts, including PBPC Director Sharon Ward, for a health policy call sponsored by the Pennsylvania Health Access Network. Topics include: the 2011-12 state budget and its impact on the health of Pennsylvania and steps forward in implementing Insurance Exchanges and Rate Review. Learn what's happening in detail.

RSVP here

"Day of Reckoning" State Budget Briefing

March 21, 2011 - 9:30am

Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center Director Sharon Ward will present an overview of the Governor's proposed state budget for 2011-12.

Please RSVP to sepabudget@gmail.com or (215) 563-5848 x16.

Register for PBPC's 2011 Budget Summit

March 14, 2011 - 9:00am

In early March, Governor Tom Corbett will unveil his 2011-12 state budget blueprint.

Just what might that plan look like? And what impact will the federal budget have on Pennsylvania?