Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget speech. Introduction Lieutenant Governor Cawley, President Pro Tempore Scarnati, Speaker Smith, Majority Leader Pileggi, Majority Leader Turzai, Minority Leader Costa, Minority Leader Dermody, members of the House and Senate, distinguished guests, my fellow Pennsylvanians, thank you. I stand here today proud to have worked with you over …
Here is the synopsis from the budget book. The basic proposal is we keep all benefits currently accrued, but the new requirements kick in from 2015 to retirement, such as the lower multiplier. We think this is problematic and will be challenged if it passes. That is a big if. Components of the pension reform …
A public hearing regarding the closings of SCI Greensburg and Cresson was held yesterday with the Senate’s Judiciary Committee. PSCOA was there as one of the concerned presenters. Click the link below to go to the committee’s page to watch or listen to the hearing. PA Senate Judiciary Committee- Public Hearing Jan. 22
The state Department of Corrections plans to close prisons in Greensburg, Westmoreland County and Cresson, Cambria County due to the completion of the department’s new prison, SCI Benner near SCI Rockview. PSCOA President Roy Pinto released this statement today to address this decision: “We certainly understand that these are difficult economic times, and the PSCOA …
The Upward Bound Scholarship application for 2013 is now available. Click here to go to the scholarship page or go to Members > Scholarship Program.
Starting Friday (Aug. 24th) the H1 membership will start receiving the Constitutional Amendment membership vote with a letter which will read as follows: “As your President, I am forwarding to you for your approval this issue which was addressed first by the Constitution Committee and then approved by the Executive Board. This amendment is being …