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Testimony & Correspondence

Recent

Review the recent testimony and correspondence that the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s presented before local, state and federal legislators in an effort to promote a pro-business environment.

• Testimony on PECO Rate Case Hearing June 28, 2010
• Testimony on Bill 100223, legislation which would provide a tax benefit to local businesses that hire high school and college interns June 8, 2010
• Testimony before the PA House Transportation Committee on US 422 corridor in Southeastern Pennsylvania June 4, 2010
• Correspondence to PA House members urging opposition to legislation that would institute Mandatory Unitary Combined Reporting (MUCR) of state corporate net income taxes and render the state's business tax structure less competitive May 24, 2010
• Testimony before the City Council Committee of the Whole on Philadelphia's FY11 Budget May 13, 2010
• Testimony before the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee of Philadelphia City Council on Bill 100163, an ordinance that would organize the Philadelphia Energy Authority May 5, 2010
• Testimony before the Finance Committee of Philadelphia City Council on Bill 090686 which would provide for a temporary tax amnesty program December 9, 2009
• Testimony before the Mayor’s Tax Force on Tax Policy and Economic Competitiveness May 21, 2009
• Testimony before the Pennsylvania Board of Education to comments on the efforts of the Pennsylvania Board of Education to improve the Commonwealth’s high school graduation requirements March 13, 2009
• Testimony supporting the extension of the SugarHouse Casino license at its location on Delaware Avenue before PA Gaming Board at the Convention CenterMay 6, 2009
• Testimony on City Council Bill 080468, legislation providing certain employees unpaid leave from work to address domestic or sexual violence June 10, 2008
• Chamber Testimony submitted to Sen. Specter’s Transportation Sub-committee Hearing April 24, 2008
• Testimony on City Council Bills 080027 and 080028, legislation that would change the zoning designations and approve the Plan of Development for a Commercial Entertainment District, respectively April 30, 2008
• Testimony on City Council Bill 080084, legislation allowing lease agreements for Fox Chase Cancer Center expansion February 12, 2008
• Testimony of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce On City Council Bills 070955 and 070956 November 26, 2007
• Testimony regarding City Council Bill 070693, Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program October 18, 2007
• Testimony regarding City Council Resolution 070355, legislation authorizing the Committee on L&I to hold hearings to discuss possible improvements to the Dept. of L&I October 16, 2007

Past

• Bills 070456 and 070458 - Commercial Entertainment District Letter June 13, 2007
• Memo to Members of the House Finance Committee regarding HB 1186 June 12, 2007
• May 17, 2007 Letter regarding 2007 Budget Issues May 17, 2007
• Testimony of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce on City Council Bill 070462 June 5, 2007
• Testimony on SEPTA’s Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget, Fare Proposal and Service Reductions April 12, 2007
• Bill 070112 - Casino Ballot Question Letter February 23, 2007
• Testimony on Veteran Procurement Goals September 28, 2006
• PA Transportation Funding and Reform Commission Testimony September 15, 2006
• PA Transportation Funding and Reform Commission Testimony May 18, 2006
• Rainy Day Fund Correspondence April 12, 2006
• Testimony on Smoking Ban March 27, 2006
• Testimony on City Council Bill 050063 March 7, 2005
• Testimony before City Council on BPT February 16, 2005

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