Next week the General Assembly hopes to wrap up next year’s budget in what will probably be marathon sessions. There is apparent agreement on slots at race tracks, with property tax relief coming together and perhaps sewer and water funding.

Still unknown is how much of the Governor’s environmental funding proposal will survive this round of budget discussions.

Take a break this week to look in on Rachel’s falcons taking their first flights.

Contents

On the Hill

· Senate Approves 3 Bill Environmental Package, Plus Fireworks Bill

· House Passes Sewer-Water Project Funding Bill, Moves Senate Bill

· House Passes Incentives for Alternative Energy Suppliers, Senate AFIG Bill Moves

· Point, Counterpoint Continues on Green Proposals, Money Still Flows

· PA Business Reduce Off-Site Releases by Over 11 Percent in 2002

· High Cost of Natural Gas Makes Renewables More Competitive Senate Told

· Quick Updates: Manure Hauling Legislation, State Forest Name, Joint Conservation Committee Newsletter

In Other News

· DEP Secretary Announces Key Appointments

· Attorney General’s Report Finds No Collusion in Emissions Test Pricing

· Green Building Alliance Sponsors Breakfast on Green Roofs

· Lehigh Carbon Community College to Offer Watershed Training

Taking Positive Actions

· Check Out These Governor’s Award Winners for Ideas on What You Can Do

· Community Makes Possible Codorus Clean-Up and Codorusfest

· Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition Promotes Green Energy Purchases

· Penn State Students Among Winners of Future Truck Competition

· Sign Up for Your Daily Dose of Western PA’s Environment

Watershed NewsClips

Regulations

· Dept. of Agriculture rule on land contamination approved by IRRC

Technical Guidance & Permits

· Final Technical Guide Program for Dissolved Oxygen and Ammonia Nitrogen

· Issuance of General Permit BWM-GP-11

6/25/2004