Vol. I No. 132
Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia
January 5, 2011
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BROTHERS Brendan & Kevin Boyle, representing two different State House Districts in Northeast Phila., took oath of office together in Harrisburg yesterday. Moment marked first time in history two brothers have served in House of Representatives simultaneously.
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Corbett Names Secretary Of Health ov.-elect Tom Corbett will nominate Eli Avila of Hampton Bays, N.Y. as Secretary of Health. According to a press release, Avila currently serves as Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Suffolk Co., N.Y., Dept. of Health Services, where he oversees a staff of more than 1,600 employees and manages an annual budget
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of more than $400 million. “Eli Avila’s expansive education and experience as an executive, a doctor and a lawyer will serve him well in this new endeavor,” Corbett said. “His expertise and leadership will be a valuable resource to the CorbettCawley administration and to the people of Pennsylvania.”
1st Latino Chancellor Honored early 1,000 lawyers and city officials will be on hand to welcome the first Hispanic Chancellor in the Philadelphia Bar Association's 209-year history, this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt at the Bellevue.
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He’s Rudolph Garcia, of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, is the first Hispanic Chancellor in the bar association’s 209-year history. Garcia is a shareholder at the law firm of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC.
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Census Reports State Government Revenues Decline Almost By 1/3 otal State government in the USA revenue dropped to $1.1 trillion in 2009, a decline of 30.8% from $1.6 trillion in 2008, according to the latest findings from the US Census Bureau. The large decrease in total revenue was mainly caused by the substantial decrease in social-insurance trust revenue.
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Total taxes collected in 2009 ($715.1 billion), which accounted for 47.9% of general revenue, fell by 8.5 percent from $781.6 billion in 2008. This is the first year-to-year decline in tax revenue since 2002. Federal grants ($477.7 billion) increased 12.9% from 2008 to 2009 and accounted for nearly one-third of general revenue.
Social insurance trust revenue is made up of four categories — public-employee retirement, unemployment compensation, workers compensation and other insurance trusts (i.e., Social Security, Medicare, veteran’s life insurance). More details on the social insurance trust revenue will be available from the 2009 Annual Survey of State Government Employee Retirement Systems data later this winter.
These findings come from the 2009 Annual Survey of State Government Finances, which reports revenues, expenditures, debt, and cash and security holdings for each state as well as a national summary.
State governments received nearly $1.5 trillion in general revenues in 2009, a decrease of 1.4% from 2008. General revenue does not include utility, liquor-store or insurance-trust revenue.
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While tax revenue declined substantially, total federal grants to States increased 12.9% to $477.7 billion. Federal grants for welfare programs made up 59.3% of all federal grants received in 2009 and increased 16.3% to $283.3 billion over 2008, compared with only 4.3% and 4.0% year-to-year increases in 2008 and 2007, respectively. The accompanying table shows total federal revenue, federal revenue for welfare, and associated ratios for all 50 states THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
for 2009 and 2008. General expenditures by State governments rose 3.0% in 2009 over 2008. These expenditures totaled more than $1.5 trillion, with expenditures for education ($562.1 billion), public welfare ($437.5 billion) and health and hospitals ($119.1 billion) representing the top three activities. State government spending on education totaled more than 40% of general expenditures in 15 States led by Georgia (46.1%), Utah (45.6%) and Alabama(45.3%). State government spending on public welfare was greater than 30% of general expenditures in 11 states, led by Minnesota (37.5%), Rhode Island (36.5%) and Maine (36.1%). The leading states in spending for highways, as a percentage of general expenditures, were Alaska (13.5%), North Dakota (13.4%) and South Dakota (12.9%). Hawaii (12.3%) led the states in spending on public health and hospi|
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tals as a percentage of general expenditures, followed proceeds were $17.7 billion. The top three States in lotby Connecticut (11.4%) and Virginia (10.9%). tery ticket sales were New York ($6.8 billion), Massachusetts ($4.2 billion) and Florida ($3.7 billion). The For the 42 States with lotteries, ticket sales totaled $52.3 same states also ranked highest in prizes awarded; New billion in 2009, compared with $52.7 billion in 2008. York awarded ($4.0 billion), Massachusetts ($3.2 bilLottery prizes awarded totaled $32.2 billion, and lottery lion) and Florida ($2.3 billion).
Mayor Announces Plans For MLK Day ayor Michael A. Nutter announced plans for the 16th annual Martin Luther King Day of Service that will take place on Jan. 17. More than 75,000 volunteers are expected to participate in 1,200 community service projects throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The Mayor also presented the Philadelphia Fire Dept. with the 13th annual Harris Wofford Active Citizenship Award for its extensive, year-round community-outreach efforts and fire-prevention education programs. Yesterday, a mural that was painted by students from six local schools and led by the Philadelphia Mural Arts program was unveiled. Volunteers will paint a second civil-rights mural on Kind Day at Girard College.
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Ayers, put their lives on the line serving our city and citizens,” said the Mayor. “The men and women of the Philadelphia Fire Dept. are also engaged in year-round outreach efforts to educate and inform our residents about safety and fire prevention. These committed public servants are deserving of this special honor and will lead thousands of volunteers in giving back on King Day.”
Social-media and digital-inclusion tools will be utilized to increase awareness and participation in this year’s King Day of Service. Facebook (facebook.com/phillykingday) and Twitter (twitter.com/mlkdayofservice) are being used to increase awareness and volunteer participation. PhillyKingDay, a free King Day of Service iPhone application “Throughout the year, more than that was developed by the Freedom 2,100 Philadelphia Fire Dept. per- Rings Partnership and Drexel Unisonnel, led by Commissioner Lloyd versity, lists more than 100 King 4|
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Day of Service project opportunities, along with links to Facebook and Twitter, so volunteers can update their friends on their King Day of Service experiences. “If Dr. King were alive, he’d see an explosion in technology, which provides new opportunities to connect and create a greater sense of community,” said Todd Bernstein, president of Global Citizen and Director of MLK Day of Service/ MLK365. “But, he’d also see that 41% of Philadelphians do not have broadband Internet access. He’d see a growing digital divide, which is shutting out many, particularly people of color and low-income populations. Affordable access to the Internet using updated computers, smart phones, Facebook, Twitter, and other means isn’t just a popular fad. It is becoming a civil-rights issue around access to potentially life-saving information, education, 5 JANUARY, 2011
employment and promoting civic will be trained in workshops across engagement.” the City. Upon completion of the workshop, these volunteers will Some of the volunteer initiatives anpledge to dedicate their time to maknounced today are as follows: ing sure that the young people in ● Girard College will serve as the their families and communities have region's signature project site with the information and support they an expected 3,000 volunteers partic- need to set and achieve their educaipating in some 150 service projects, tional goals. For more information, visit: www.phillygradcoach.org. workshops and presentations. ● The Freedom Rings Partnership, a new initiative led by the Urban Affairs Coalition, the City of Philadelphia and Drexel University. This multi-year campaign will provide broadband internet access and training to low-income residents. GPUAC will collect donated computers that will be refurbished by volunteers and distributed to community organizations in need throughout the City. ● All fire stations and more than 500 Philadelphia Fire Dept. personnel will lead thousands of volunteers in projects that include coat drives, CPR training, smoke detector installation, emergency preparedness education seminars. Neighborhood-outreach projects on fire safety will be offered at all 63 fire stations. ● The Graduation Coach Campaign, an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Education to equip and empower adults to support the young people in their lives to succeed academically and professionally. On King Day, 200 new graduation coaches 5 JANUARY, 2011
● The Conversation of Kings: From Dream to Sacrifice toward a More Perfect Union, a discussion that will be led by New Conversation on Race and Ethnicity, in partnership with the Penn Project for Civic Engagement, Global Citizen and the School District of Philadelphia. On King Day, two conversations will take place at Girard College and at South Philadelphia HS. ● Dozens of volunteer projects at Philadelphia public schools and other schools throughout the region. Volunteers will beautify 25 recreation centers across Philadelphia. ● Habitat for Humanity volunteers will renovate houses throughout the region. ● Volunteers will prepare food at homeless shelters and distribute meals to residents. To learn more about the Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Day of Service and year-round volunteer opportunities, visit www.mlkdayofservice.org or call the King Day of Service headquarters at (215) 665-2475. THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
Jan. 7Lunch with Judge Jimmy Lynn at Vesper Club, 216 S. Sydenham St., 12:30 p.m. Jan. 14Fundraiser Reception for Council candidate Lawrence Clark at Chart House, 555 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $15. Jan. 17MLK celebration and Awards by American Legion Henry Hill Post 385 and McDonald’s at Grays Ferry, at Mtg. Zion Pentecostal Ch., 122628 Point Breeze Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Commander William Denny host. Jan. 17Phila.Tea Party Patriots NW meeting at Kendrick Rec Ctr., 5800 block Ridge Ave. by Roxborough Mem. Hosp. at 7 p.m. Speakers are Commissioner candidate Al Schmidt and Council candidate Sandy Stewart. For info Mike Lodise (2115) 4870118 or Pat Haraburda (215) 4827991, or teapartynw@comcast.net. Jan. 19Reception for GOP 1st Council Dist. candidate Lou Lanni at home of 5th Ward Leader Michael A. Cibik, Esq., 334 S. Front Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27Edward J. Lowry, founder of Phila. Veterans MultiService & Education Ctr., will be honored on retirement at Waterfall Rm. in Plumbers Local 690 Union Hall, 2791 Southampton Rd., Cocktails 6-8 p.m., followed by Tribute Program. Tickets $65. Order by phone (215) 238-8050. Event Chair Ed Keenan, Board Chair Jim McNesby and Exec. Dir. Marsha Four. |
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