Pennsylvania: Harrisburg

As seen by Jim O'Toole of the P-G:

Basking in the afterglow of the G-20 summit, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato gave a hometown kickoff to his bid for governor last night before crowd of several hundred supporters and a smattering of vocal opponents.

Mr. Onorato, 48, cited a litany of environmental and development achievements from his two terms as county executive and said they offered a preview of the leadership he would provide for Pennsylvania.

He said the recent economic summit had given an international showcase to those accomplishments.

But the G-20 giveth and the G-20 taketh away.

The North Side native's speech was repeatedly interrupted by demonstrators loudly protesting the actions of police officers confronting crowds in Oakland and elsewhere during the event two weeks ago.

Call it one little step forward for Philadelphia's budget in Harrisburg and one big leap back.
The state House yesterday gave initial approval to legislation allowing the city to increase its sales tax by 1 cent on the dollar for five years and to change the way it replenishes its pension fund.

From thepittsburghchannel:
On Friday, some workers were not paid and others got checks for smaller amounts than their normal pay. By July 31, paychecks will stop altogether.

Meanwhile, in Harrisburg, state lawmakers are still at an impasse and Pennsylvania continues to operate without a budget that is already two weeks overdueMantel places remain shockingly empty . . .
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WHAT: Rally For Single-payer Healthcare
WHEN: June 11, 2009, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE: The Capitol Steps, 100 North Third Street, Harrisburg PA
WHY: Fill the Capitol Steps to let Legislators know that you favor passage of single-payer legislation (HB 1660 and SB 400).
RSVP: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/personalopt1.asp?formid=meet&c=568285

Entertainment (begins at 11 AM):
Anne Feeney (Unionmaid, hellraiser, and labor singer)
Mike Stout (The World’s Grievance Man)

Confirmed Speakers (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM):
Lorenzo Canizares (Board Member, Keystone Progress)
Patty Eakin (President, Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and
Allied Professionals/PASNAP)
David Fillman (Executive Director, AFSCME Council 13 – the largest
union local in Pennsylvania)
Jeff Garis (Penn Action)
Bill George (President, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO)
Janice Horn (Healthcare Specialist, Pennsylvania League of Women Voters)
Tom P.