Capitolwire: Zogby says major reforms needed, but 401-k can go alone. By Peter L. DeCoursey Bureau Chief Capitolwire HARRISBURG (March 12) – Pennsylvania Budget Secretary Charles Zogby said today that if the Legislature will only replace its current pension plan with a 401-k plan for new employees and teachers, that would be worth doing by itself. And, …
Nominations for the offices of President, Executive Vice President, two (2) Vice Presidents, Secretary/Treasurer and eight (8) at-large members of the PSCOA Executive Board [at least two (2) of whom shall not be Corrections Officers I or II] will be accepted from the floor at a special meeting of the membership at the date, time …
AWARD The grievance is sustained. The Commonwealth shall pay longevity on a scale wherein the longevity percentage of pay equals the actual years of service of each bargaining unit member, i.e. five (5%) percent of base pay after five (5) years of service, six (6%) percent of base pay after six (6) years of service, …
Capitolwire Articles and Information OFF THE FLOOR II: It’s all connected. HARRISBURG (March 4) – There is a temptation to look at the big issues Gov. Tom Corbett wants to resolve with this state budget by June 30 as separate. But the fact is they are all entwined. People can say they should each be …
During a medical transport an inmate attacked a Corrections Officer and took his weapon while inside of the Richland Hospital Emergency Room. The inmate then attempted to escape from the emergency room and was stopped by a bystander and a second Corrections Officer who discharged his weapon at the inmate escaping, missing other patients in …
In keeping with his policy on budget hearings, Chairman Corman directed that the committee proceed directly to questions for Sec. Zogby, instead of any opening statements or testimony. Noting the proposed closing of the New Castle Youth Development Center in Lawrence County, Sen. Vogel asked what savings the move will generate and where the money …