Progress NewsLocal news for Progress, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Carbon wants to take new stock of county needs- February 19, 2008 A Carbon County community development group might spend more than $3,000 to mail surveys on the area's needs. via The Morning Callhttp://www.topix.net/city/progress-pa/2008/02/carbon-wants-to-take-new-stock-of-county-nee... Rendell in Phila. to discuss economy plan- February 15, 2008 Gov. Rendell will be at Drexel University in Philadelphia this afternoon to explain how he envisions his economic-stimulus plan boosting the regional economy. via The Philadelphia Inquirerhttp://www.topix.net/city/progress-pa/2008/02/rendell-in-phila-to-discuss-economy-plan?fro... Stu Bykofsky: Dogfights between shelters hurt animals- February 12, 2008 "If 66 percent of the animals are rife with infection and problems" THE GOAL OF making Philadelphia a "no-kill city" for homeless animals within a decade - articulated with hope in 2004 - has stalled, partly because of dogfights between two leading shelters. via Philly.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/progress-pa/2008/02/stu-bykofsky-dogfights-between-shelters-hurt... Rep. George says Extending Utility Caps May be Necassary- February 10, 2008 "Average electricity prices jumped by 36 percent in deregulated states where rate caps expired - much higher than rates in states still regulating generation costs" State Rep. Camille "Bud" George, majority chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee said he is advancing legislation that would extend electric-generation rate caps for at least two years. via GantDaily.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/progress-pa/2008/02/rep-george-says-extending-utility-caps-may-b... Rendell touts budget plan in Johnstown- February 8, 2008 "Our economic forecasters believe that it won't last throughout the entire fiscal year. But, I want to make sure that I protect our progress" Governor Ed Rendell bussed through the region Thursday, selling his $28.3 billion budget for to more than 100 local leaders and residents. via The Daily Americanhttp://www.topix.net/city/progress-pa/2008/02/rendell-touts-budget-plan-in-johnstown?fromr... |