Crisp, Clear January Day in Harrisburg

While Washington was inaugurating a new President, Iraq getting ready for an election and Southern Asia recovering from the tsunami, Harrisburg was doing something much more important—talking football.

Gov. Rendell scheduled a press availability specifically to comment on the playoff chances of the Steelers and Eagles. He said he’d have to think hard about whether to go ahead with his February 8 Budget Address if it conflicted with a victory celebration in either city.

In response, Senate President Pro Tempore Bob Jubelirer and Senate Majority Leader Chip Brightbill sent a letter to Gov. Rendell saying the Budget Address is optional, but submitting a budget the week of February 7 isn’t.

Are we ready for some football??

Voting Session Opens

Oh yeah, the Senate and House return to voting session Monday, January 24.

The House is set to adopt its rules and organize its committees. A preliminary list of Committee Chairs released by House Republicans this week showed no changes other than the previously announced new Chair of Appropriations—Brett Feese.

The Green Ribbon Commission is also scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 25, the same day as a rally for increased environmental spending by environmental groups.

Contents – On the Hill

· Green Ribbon Commission Meets Next Week, Groups Plan Rally

· Waugh Chairs PA Delegation to Chesapeake Bay Commission

Other News

· Rozell Stidd To Receive Ralph Abele Conservation Heritage Award

· Attorney General Corbett Promises Aggressive Environmental Enforcement

· New Cambria Wind Farm Locates on Reclaimed Strip Mine

· Comments Available from Hearing on Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

· Two More PA Buildings Certified as Green Under LEED

· 'Business In Our Sites' Brownfield Project Funding Announced

· Colleges, EPA, DEP Sign Environmental Self-Audit Agreement

· Apps Now Available for Community Based Water Resources Education Projects

· Watershed Assistance Center Busier Than Ever Servicing Requests

· EPCAMR Sponsoring Iron Oxide Workshop January 28

· DEP Solicits Interest in Reclaiming Lackawanna County Mine Site

· Using Compost to Prevent Stream Bank Erosion

· PA Partnership Forming to Promote No-Till Conservation Practices

· Farming for the Future Conference to be Held Feb. 4-5 in State College

· Schuylkill Watershed Congress Set for March 5-6

· DCNR Seeks Comments on Future of Erie Bluffs State Park

· DCNR Honors Pike County Community For Wildfire Preparedness

· County Commissioners Support Increase in Realty Transfer Tax for Open Space

· Hearing Set to Review Ozone Attainment Progress in Philadelphia Region

· Notice of Certified Emission Reduction Credits, Recent Transactions

· EPA Launches New Spanish Language Environmental Website

· Ned Smith Center Hosts Evening on PA’s Conservation Heritage

· Quick Clips: Environmental Charter School, Methane Wells, Potomac Eagles, Willie Nelson Biofuel, Deer, Teen Wins Energy Grant, Trash to Treasure

Feature

· The Geography of Restoring Aultmans Run in Indiana County

· We’re Looking for a Few Good Photos to Share!

Check the Calendar of Events

1/21/2005