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The Pennsylvania General Assembly reconvened for
the start of its 2007-2008 session on January 2.
With 50 new representatives and 5 new senators,
this legislative session has the largest number of
freshman legislators in recent years. Rep. Dennis
O'Brien (R-Philadelphia) was elected Speaker of the
House, and committee assignments have not been
announced yet. Check the next edition of our
E-Update for more information on this legislative
session.
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The recent release of the Transportation Funding and
Reform Commission's report makes it clear that
Pennsylvania's aging transportation system is in need
of new funding. "10,000 Friends agrees with the
Commission's recommendation that real reforms must
accompany new revenue," writes Janet
Milkman in the Harrisburg
Patriot. "If we don't change the way we invest
and grow, we'll be in the same position 10 years from
now." Read the rest of her recently published essay
here.
Report Calls for Multi-Pronged Approach
"Nearly 70 percent of Pennsylvanians believe that efforts should be focused on fixing and maintaining the state's roads, bridges, and transit systems, rather than building new." This finding is just one of the conclusions in a new Pennsylvania Economy League study sponsored by a diverse group of government, industry and community groups, including 10,000 Friends. ... MORE |
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10,000 Friends welcomes three new members to its
Board of Directors. Joining the board are Dr. JoAnne
Boyle, president of Seton Hill University in
Westmoreland County; Thomas B. Hagen, chairman
of Custom Group Industries in Erie; and Christophe P.
Terlizzi, executive vice president for commercial real
estate for Citizens Bank in Philadelphia.
"With these new board members, 10,000 Friends has
added three people who know how to make
government and the marketplace work together to
further the goals of smart growth," said Eric Menzer,
10,000 Friends' board chairman. ...
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Governor's Outdoor Conference -- March 18-20,
2007
"We simply cannot afford to lose our connection with the outdoors - a connection that is part of our rich tradition and provides for the balance vital to a prosperous future," said Governor Edward G. Rendell as he announced his plans for his outdoor conference to be held in State College. ... MORE 15th Annual Congress for the New Urbanism --
May 17-20, 2007
In the lively neighborhoods, walkable streets, and centuries-old architecture of Old City Philadelphia, the 15th Annual Congress for the New Urbanism will convene to discuss topics such as New Urbanism and the Old City, Landscape and the Environment, Design and Development, Infrastructure and Transportation, Codes and Public Policy, and Global New Urbanism. ... MORE |
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In each edition of our 2007 E-Update, 10,000
Friends will recommend a simple task that we can all
do to become more mindful of the choices and
decisions we make as citizens of Pennsylvania.
Take a look at 10,000 Friends' strategic plan
and the goals we've outlined to achieve our mission
over the next five years. These priorities allow
10,000 Friends to help residents shape their
communities in ways they choose and ultimately work
toward a healthy, prosperous and beautiful
Pennsylvania. This year, make it your new year's
resolution to think about our goals and how they
might affect your community.
Commit to writing to your legislator at least once this
year in support of those that are important to you.
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We have three other e-newsletters designed to keep
you in the loop on all of our activities. Click
Sign Up! in the top left column to
choose the e-newsletters you'd like to receive.
RenewPA E-Update - the e-newsletter of
the Campaign to Renew Pennsylvania will keep you
up to date on the efforts to create a climate for
systemic policy reform -- to improve government
effectiveness, community quality of life and
economic competitiveness. ... MORE
NEWS from the Southwestern Pennsylvania
Community Development Coalition highlights
the activities of Coalition participants to advance
community investment in that region. ... MORE
NEWS from the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Metropolitan Development Network is your
source for details about land use policy and
advocacy initiatives of the five counties. ...
MORE
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Julie Lalo, Vice President for Communications and Advocacy
10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania
email:
jlalo@10000friends.org
phone:
717-234-6070
website:
http://www.10000friends.org
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