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PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMY DA SHELLPennsylvania State Parks are on the brink – the budget has yet to be passed, but parks are potentially on the chopping block The Daily Item 7/1/09 (Despite threats, Priestley, state park still open. http://www.dailyitem.com/0100_news/local_story_182080221.html) The budget-threatened Joseph Priestley House, in Northumberland, and R.B. Winter State Park, near Mifflinburg, will be open today, even though Pennsylvania begins its fiscal year without a spending plan. Both sites have faced the possibility of closure as the state Historical and Museum Commission and the Bureau of State Parks struggle to make cuts in their budgets.
But for now, the Priestley House, and R.B. Winter State Park — one of three dozen state parks that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has suggested closing as it faces cutbacks in several 2009-2010 budget proposals — will remain open. “Until the budget is passed, things will continue as they have,” said Christina Novak, a spokeswoman for DCNR, which oversees the Bureau of State Parks. “Unless things drag on for a long time, we’ll all continue to work. Our parks will be open for the Fourth of July.” Kirk Wilson, of the Historical and Museum Commission, agreed. “Nothing will change until there is a budget,” he said. The Main Street and Elm Street programs, sponsored by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, will also continue, even though they would be eliminated under Rendell’s proposed budget. “I’ll be here in the morning,” Season Hain, Elm Street manager for Mifflinburg, said Tuesday. B. State Parks key to Pennsylvania’s economy Christina Novak (DCNR Press Secretary) May 14, 2009 : SENATE’S BUDGET WOULD CLOSE AT LEAST 35 STATE PARKS, PUT HELP FOR COMMUNITIES, NATURAL RESOURCES AT RISK. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/news/newsreleases/2009/0509-budget.htm The millions of visitors who flock to Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests to relax and experience nature’s beauty would have fewer opportunities to do so under a budget plan that passed the Senate last week. If enacted, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources acting Secretary John Quigley said the Senate proposal will force the agency to close at least 35 state parks and 1,000 miles of state forest roads, which would sharply reduce access for anglers, hunters and hikers. Under Senate Bill 850, an additional $19 million would be cut from DCNR’s budget beyond the difficult but prudent reductions Governor Edward G. Rendell proposed in February. “Families that cannot afford to take a vacation because of the tough economic times could always count on enjoying a little rest and relaxation at a nearby state park or forest,” said Quigley. “However, if the Senate’s budget proposal is enacted, there would be even fewer of those opportunities as we would have to close a number of state parks. That means less traffic and fewer dollars being spent in the rural communities with businesses and jobs that count on these parks and forests. “The Senate’s proposal would be absolutely devastating to these rural areas and to our efforts to preserve our natural resources for present and future generations. In contrast, the Governor’s budget proposal reflects the difficult economy we now face and would still allow us to provide a quality outdoor experience for our citizens and visitors,” Quigley said, also noting that closing 35 state parks would turn away more than 3 million visitors and wipe out at least $57 million in visitor spending on products and services in nearby communities. PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMY DA SHELLC. Pennsylvania key to the global economy Martin 5/5/06 (Ted, Director, Economic Development Marketing Department of Community & Economic Development Pennsylvania as the Ideal Business Location. http://www.gdi-solutions.com/articles/why_invest_in/why_pa.htm) Pennsylvania’s great location—within a 500-mile radius of six of the ten major American market areas—offers access to vital markets that make for 40 percent of the country’s population and purchasing power; over 60 percent of Canada’s population; 45 percent of U.S. manufacturers; and 41 percent of the country’s domestic trade and service industries. Four of the Top 10 Logistics metros in the American northeast are located in Pennsylvania. To assist companies in accessing these markets, Pennsylvania offers 120,000 miles of highways and invests nearly $3.5 billion annually for road and bridge construction and maintenance. Other modes of transportation include air, rail and ports. The Commonwealth has 6 international airports; 134 public-use airports and 16 scheduled service airports which serve 24 million passengers annually. Nearly 800,000 metric tons of air cargo is moved in Pennsylvania each year. The Commonwealth has 69 railroads that include more than 5,100 miles of railways—ranking it 5th in the country. Additionally, Pennsylvania has access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Port of Philadelphia and access to the Great Lakes via the Port of Erie. More than six million people comprise Pennsylvania’s workforce. More than 86 percent of Pennsylvania adults have earned at least a high school diploma and more than 24 percent have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Pennsylvania is home to four of the nation’s top 50 universities, the nation’s top undergraduate business school and second ranked graduate school, and one of the country’s top graduate computer engineering schools. And, the world’s best Materials Science Program is located at Pennsylvania State University. The Commonwealth’s $438.4 billion economy ranks 16th largest in the world, making it a major player in the global economy. Pennsylvania is also a technology leader, with more than a million miles of fiber optic cable crisscrossing its borders. The Commonwealth is home to more than 6,600 high-tech establishments, and has a growing biotech cluster, which has the nation’s largest concentration of tissue engineering firms. Pennsylvania ranks in the top five nationally for life sciences and medical device firms; 1st for pharmaceutical and medicine production and 1st for health care industry employment. Pennsylvania is the 6th leading state for new and expanded business plants overall, as well as 4th for new manufacturing plants. It is a leader in Research and Development and ranks 9th in industry spending, investing $9.8 billion annually for R&D. Pennsylvania’s quality of life is very desirable, as well, and includes a low crime rate, quality schools and healthcare. There are various cultural attractions that include theater, art, and music and many kinds of festivals. There is professional baseball, football, basketball and hockey, as well as college sports. Pennsylvania has many parks and forests in which to enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation. D. Economic decline equals nuclear war (INSERT MEAD or another impact senario) Directory: file -> view view -> Western Europe after wwii view -> Author study: paul fleischman view -> Qpa1 7ela study Guide view -> Arctic Oil/Gas Neg view -> November 1970 Approximately 150,000-500,000 deaths Bhola Cyclone Bangladesh view -> Grade Level: 6 Unit of Study: Caribbean glce view -> Citation: Duffield, Katy view -> Table of Contents Lesson # view -> Chinese Wind Energy Disad Download 0.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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