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Capitol Update
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Friday, February 14, 2014
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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2013 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Forms Available
Applications for the 2013 Property
Tax/Rent Rebate program are now available at my offices in Bradford and
Coudersport. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65
years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18
years or older with permanent disabilities who meet certain income
guidelines. Renters may earn up to $15,000 annually and qualify for the
program, while homeowners may earn up to $35,000. Exclude 50 percent of
Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement
Tier 1 benefits when calculating income.
For additional information or to
obtain claim forms, visit my website at RepCauser.com or contact my
offices in Bradford (78 Main St., First Floor; 814-362-4400) or Coudersport (107 S. Main St., Room 1; 814-274-9769). Assistance with filing the Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms is available from my offices at no charge.
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Final Hearing on Oil, Gas Regulations Draws Crowd in Warren
The state’s Environmental Quality Board (EQB) held its final hearing on proposed oil and gas regulations Wednesday evening before a crowd of several hundred people at the Warren County Courthouse.
I was among dozens of citizens who
stood to testify before the board as it considers sweeping changes to
regulations that will impact both conventional and unconventional
drillers in Pennsylvania.
A number of independent oil
producers shared their concerns about the regulations, which are geared
primarily toward large-scale unconventional wells. They explained why
they believe the regulations are unnecessary for shallow well drillers
and how the regulations, if enacted, could drive them out of business
and cost many people their jobs.
Although no additional hearings are
planned, the board will continue accepting public comment through March 14. For more information about how to submit testimony online or by mail, click here.
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Reminder: Town Hall Meetings Feb. 26, 28
Please join me later this month for
one of the following town hall meetings to discuss the state budget and
other issues of interest to you.
Kane Senior Center
Joint meeting with Rep. Kathy Rapp
100 Fraley St., Kane
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m.
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Wellness Center
1001 East Second St., Coudersport
Friday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m.
Refreshments will be served, and
RSVPs are requested but not required. To register your attendance, please visit my website or call my office toll-free 1-866-437-8181. |
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