HARRISBURG – The state Senate will thoroughly examine Governor Ed Rendell’s proposed $25.4 billion general fund budget for fiscal year 2006-07 over the next several months, according to Senator Joe Conti (R-Bucks, Montgomery).
12 Easy Ways to Save Gas and the Environment Do you purchase the correct fuel for your vehicle? According to “Pump Money into Your Wallet,” a brochure produced by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), if your vehicle does not require premium or mid-grade fuel, you should purchase less expensive regular unleaded gasoline realizing a savings of approximately $0.19 per gallon. The brochure points out that producing higher-octane gasoline uses more crude oil than the lower octane gasoline, and may often involve the use of toxic substances, which means your wallet and the environment suffers.
(04/24/06)
Take Charge of Your Charitable Donations Charitable solicitations crowd your mail box. At the same time, individuals are calling or stopping by your home asking for your financial commitment to one organization or another. As a potential donor, you deserve to know your dollars will support a legitimate organization and need.
(04/07/06)
Insurance Department Launches Online Consumer Newsletter The PA Insurance Department will shed light on the relationship between credit and insurance at the same time it begins promoting the “Get Smart” about insurance campaign. The Department, through its online “Consumer News You Can Use”, is also offering helpful tips should a weather-related disaster strike.
(04/07/06)
April 15th Tax Filing Deadline Change The dread of April 15th and filing those local, state and federal income tax returns will fall two days later in 2006. Because the 15th falls on a Saturday, taxpayers have until midnight Monday, April, 17, 2006 to get those 2005 returns filed.
(02/10/06)
