It
was another eventful week at the State Capitol, as the deadline for an on-time
State budget looms near. After two press conferences and much member-to-member
lobbying and conference briefings, the League had learned earlier this week
that the Education Investment Tax Credit (ETC) was taken out of the budget
negotiations. Our rejoicing was short-lived, though, as information circulated
Thursday afternoon indicating that the ETC was still being considered in the
negotiations. It’s not over until it’s over and we will remain vigilant in the
few remaining pre-budget days ahead. On Wednesday morning, Marian Bott, our
Education Finance Issue Specialist spoke about the ETC on Capitol Pressroom.
To hear her radio interview, click here.
The League stood proudly this week at a press
conference with Legislators and other advocates in support of A.6112, which
would guarantee a women’s right to make personal, private decisions about her
reproductive health care. To read the press release for this event, click here. Throughout the day,
Legislators and advocates alike were seen walking the halls of the Capitol,
sporting pink scarves and ties to showcase their support for women’s
reproductive health care. We later sat in the gallery overlooking the Assembly
chamber to watch Assembly Members debate this controversial (yes, it is STILL
controversial!) piece of legislation. We applaud the Assembly for passing this and
hope that the Senate will join the Assembly in passing this critical piece of
legislation. To read our Memo in Support, click here.
We are hearing that the budget will still be passed
on-time next week, so be sure to check back in then!
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