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Newsroom Budget & Taxes [04/10/08] Piccola to Unveil Legislation Banning Lobbyist-Paid Gifts & Hospitality HARRISBURG – In an effort to strengthen citizens’ trust in Pennsylvania state government and prevent the appearance of impropriety, Senator Jeffrey E. Piccola (R-15) is unveiling legislation that bans gifts, hospitality, travel, and lodging from registered lobbyists to members of the General Assembly, their staff, the governor, and the executive branch. More News Headlines: [03/14/08] Weekly Column: Senate Approves Mortgage Reform Package [03/07/08] Weekly Column: Addressing All Concerns Before Mandating the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy [02/08/08] Weekly Column: Senate's Passage of Furlough Bill Comes in Midst of Another Tax & Spend Budget [01/25/08] Weekly Column: PA Needs Budget that Restrains Government Spending & Responsibly Tackles Important Issues   Sign Up For News Releases [more]

	News You Can Use Budget & Taxes Payday Loan Pitfalls Anyone considering a “payday loan” to cover an unexpected expense such as a car repair or a medical emergency is encouraged by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (DOB) to first understand the terms and conditions.   (05/01/08) Credit Card Hangover If you are experiencing a 3-month credit card hangover from all that holiday gift-giving, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (DOB) is offering a treatment.   (04/11/08) EPA Assistance Center Grants Workshop The Environmental Protection Agency's Business Assistance Center is once again hosting its annual workshop for small and disadvantaged businesses on April 22 in Philadelphia to help prepare proposals for an upcoming Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation. For more information on the SBIR, visit the EPA website at: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/   (04/03/08) Reminder - e-Services Center Available to Help with State Taxes The deadline for filing income taxes is quickly approaching. If you haven’t already filed your Pennsylvania taxes, begin your tax preparations with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue e-Services Center. Catch up now on changes affecting payment of your 2007 state taxes due on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.   (03/27/08)   Sign Up For News By Email [more]

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