Gov. Corbett’s budget cuts funding for PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance
Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed state budget for the Department of Health has completely cut the Tourette Syndrome Alliance’s programs, leaving the alliance at a loss.
Gov. Corbett push healthcare programs to tough choices
Gov. Corbett’s proposed budget cuts for healthcare programs could force a number of hospitals and non-profits to lay off workers and cut programs.
Medicaid expansion denied under health care law
Gov.Tom Corbett says the Medicaid expansion under the year-old federal health care law cannot be afforded in Pennsylvania.
PA Hospitals face painful funding cuts
Hospitals in Pennsylvania are facing funding cuts of $150 million from Gov. Corbett’s proposed budget. This cut will result in an additional loss of $183 million in federal matching funds.
AdultBasic Health Program may Exhaust Funding
State-subsidized health program may soon expire.
Nursing Home to Add Dementia Center
Peter Becker Community, located in Harleysville PA, plans to add a dementia center to its site.
House Democrats Create Website to get Budget Ideas from PA Residents
PA House Democats have created the website www.yourpabudget.com, to allow taxpayers to submit ideas for the budget.
Lawmakers Challenged to Stay in Harrisburg until Budget is Passed
Gov. Rendell challenged state lawmakers to stay in Harrisburg until the budget is passed, to create a sense of urgency.
Human Service Providers Rally at Capitol to Protest against Budget Cuts
Hundreds on social service provides and advocates rallied at the state capitol to protest against budget cuts.
Gov. Rendell and PA House Democrats’ Consider plans to use Tobacco Fund to Balance State Budget
Gov. Rendell and the House Democrats’ are considering using $340 million of tobacco settlement funds to lessen the deficit. These settlement funds are normally used for programs to stop or prevent smoking.