Pa. emergency chief talks 'cost of readiness,' grant funding in Senate budget hearing

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport - Senator Yaw

WILLIAMSPORT – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Williamsport next week at the invitation of Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to review flood mitigation strategies and state programs to repair streams. The public hearing will take place on Wednesday, Mar. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at the Penn College Professional Development Center, located at 1067 Hagan Way in Williamsport, PA. “Last year, nearly every county in my…

Pa. emergency chief talks 'cost of readiness,' grant funding in Senate budget hearing

HARRISBURG — The proposed investment in the governor’s budget proposal to cover the cost of readiness for emergencies is “adequate,” the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency told lawmakers Tuesday.

Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA/Fire Commissioner (Part 2) - Senator Phillips-Hill

Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill questions PEMA Director Randy Padfield and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the State Office of Fire Commissioner.  The post Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA/Fire Commissioner (Part 2) appeared first on Senator Phillips-Hill.

Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA/Fire Commissioner (Part 2) - Senator Mastriano

Senator Doug Mastriano questions PEMA Director Randy Padfield and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the State Office of Fire Commissioner. Senator Mastriano is the chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Management Committee.  The post Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA/Fire Commissioner (Part 2) appeared first on Senator Mastriano.

Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA/Fire Commissioner - Senator Langerholc

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. questions PEMA Director Randy Padfield and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the State Office of Fire Commissioner.  The post Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA/Fire Commissioner appeared first on Senator Langerholc.

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 2) - Senator Baker

Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman Jim Fox during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board. Senator Baker is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.  The post Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 2) appeared first on Senator Baker.