June 29, 2010 - Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee and House Finance Committee joint hearing on SB 1279 and HB 2340 (Economic Development & Fiscal Accountability Legislation)

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June 23, 2010 - Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Austin J. Burke for DCED Secretary.

• Agenda and Testimony

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June 9, 2010 – News conference including Senator Earll along with Governor Rendell and former Governors Thornburgh, Ridge and Schweiker on the merit selection of appellate court judges in Pennsylvania.
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May 26, 2010 - Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee to conduct both a hearing and meeting.

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May 2010 Show – Tour Fairview Trout Hatchery and Discussion about Fishing in Lake Erie with Senator Rich Alloway

April 7, 2010 - Celebrate Older Americans Month!

March 11, 2010 - Senator Earll, Senator Costa Introduce PA Campaign Finance Reform Measure

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Help Cut Government Costs

The Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission is asking for ideas from citizens to cut the cost of state government. (Click Here)

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Identity Theft and Online Scam Prevention Video

WIPERS/HEADLIGHT LAW

Headlights must be turned on whenever windshield wipers are in use, such a law became effective on January 28, 2007. It makes good sense to have lights on whenever conditions require the use of wipers, whether due to rain, snow, sleet or mist, so that drivers maximize their potential to be noticed during periods of low visibility.

PennDOT October Newsletter (PDF)

Pennsylvania's Guide to Student Aid is a popular publication. As part of our continued effort to increase efficiencies, PHEAA has created a robust online version of the Guide. This can be found at www.pheaa.org/studentaidguide . Other resources include the award-winning college and career planning website, EducationPlanner.org and PHEAA.org.

50 Energy Saving Tips

"Earn it; Keep it; Save it - Erie Free Taxes"
(erieFREEtaxes.org)

File your income taxes for Free! Call 1-888-TAX-5680 to learn how. Erie Free Taxes is a Project of the Erie Community Foundation.

Eligibility income up to: $38,646 with 2 or more children ($41,646 if married filing jointly); refunds up to $4,824

(2008 Adjusted $33,995 with 1 child ($36,995 if married filing jointly); refunds up to $2,917

Gross/earned) $12,880 with no children ($15,880 if married filing jointly); refunds up to $438