The billion dollar annual revenue projection a severance tax is highly unlikely, particularly, with gas prices being where they are currently. This billion dollar number is just an estimate and not realistic. I continue to be very concerned that any severance tax in PA will harm the natural gas industry. This will result in a loss of jobs. We need more manufacturing, not less.
Positive economic impact from new PA Pipeline
Voluntary Guidelines for Pipelines in PA?
http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/8071957-74/gas-dep-quigley#axzz3VuIb8gfI
PA DEP Secretary recruiting a group of stakeholders to recommend guidelines for future construction of pipelines in PA.
Federal program to support hi tech job training
http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/7934565-74/jobs-tech-technology#axzz3U09VIGa4
There continues to be a shortage in some of the high technology jobs, particularly, software development. This program might be very helpful.
Report promotes diversified workforce challenges
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.
