http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/7900880-74/workforce-report-minorities#axzz3TWKN3lBv
Workforce programs should continue to promote diversity, particularly, in key trades and manufacturing jobs where shortages are anticipated in the next decade.
Revenue will not be there from the proposed severance tax
http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/7899032-74/gas-wolf-charter#axzz3TWKN3lBv
The proposed severance will not generate the revenue projected due to lower gas prices and many other factors. and what about the impact fee. This revenue is needed for local governments across Pennsylvania.
County Officials support Impact fee in PA
http://triblive.com/business/headlines/7890975-74/tax-wolf-gas#axzz3TR73ykmu
It is very important to keep the impact fee in Pennsylvania. This generates revenue for the counties and municipalities most affected by natural gas exploration.
MSC Issues strong statement opposing severance tax
http://marcelluscoalition.org/2015/03/msc-statement-on-gov-wolfs-budget-address/
The Marcellus Shale Coalition issues a strong statement opposing the proposed severance tax.
PA House Speaker opposes severance tax
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/7883957-74/tax-gas-percent#axzz3TIH92jC4
A severance tax would not benefit the Marcellus shale industry, particularly, in the current climate where gas prices are down and the pipeline infrastructure continues to be built across the region. What will happen to the future of manufacturing which is growing again in PA as a result of affordable utility costs?
