The big news this week was the Supreme Court decision on gaming, but the Senate did pass the budget Gov. Rendell proposed for next year (with a few tweaks). Everyone knows it was just to get a vehicle in place. The House was doing the same.

The Senate-passed version did include $10 million for the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund that will run out of money July 1, but no provisions yet for the Growing Greener bond issue (see separate article).

Meanwhile discussions continue on the big ticket item—Medicaid—that once resolved will allow other issues to be taken up.

This week the Senate and House will go until they’re done. Lay in supplies!

Contents – On the Hill

· On the Senate, House Agenda

· Senate and House Bills Moving

· Two Growing Greener Proposals Now on the Table

· PA Center for Environmental Education Bill Passes Senate

· Bills Introduced

Other News

· $10 Million for Clean Energy Projects Awarded

· Energy Star Training Available to Schools, Universities

· Metlab Potero Reduces Oil Waste, Energy Costs

· Environmental Awareness Marketing Grants Available

· Watershed Stewardship Toolbox Workshop In August at King of Prussia

· American Shad Continue to Increase in Susquehanna River

· Water Monitors Asked to Submit Data on Impaired Streams

· EPA Extends Animal Feeding Operations Air Compliance Agreement Signup

· New Report on Building Financially Sustainable Recycling Programs Available

· Re-Stor-York Recycles Construction Materials, Tools, Appliances

· National Environmental Ed Group Seeking Award Nominations

· Harrisburg Falcon Loses Battle with Trichomoniasis

· DCNR Providing Aerial Photography of 28 Counties in 2005

Double Feature

· Mine Blowout Results in Cooperative Project That Is a Model for the Future

· Schuylkill River Sojourn Diary By Alice M. Lang, Friends of Mingo Creek

Award Winning Performances

· Amerikohl, Collection Connection Show the Way for Others

In Memoriam

· PRC Mourns Loss of Jim Kane (1929-2005)

Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page

6/24/2005