Transportation funding goes bipartisan, bicameral
Support for a transportation funding solution broadened considerably this week as three leaders of Pennsylvania’s House Democratic caucus introduced legislation that mirrors the bills introduced last fall by a Senate Republican. The House and Senate versions are both patterned after the recommendations of Gov. Tom Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission.
State Rep. Mike Hanna (D-Clinton), the minority whip, described the initiative as “extending an olive branch” to Republicans and Governor Corbett, signaling bipartisan support for a major policy issue at a time when school vouchers, privatization of state liquor stores and a Marcellus Shale drilling fee have languished in partisan disagreement.
At a Capitol news conference, several reporters expressed skepticism that legislators could muster the political will to address the problem in an election year. However, recent public opinion polls show that a majority of voters believe transportation funding is the most important issue currently facing Pennsylvania, and the TFAC’s proposed solution might actually save a typical motorist more than it costs in wasted gasoline and vehicle maintenance.
To view an excerpt of the news conference, click below: 
To see Associated Pennsylvania Constructors’ response, click here.
Because all roads lead home…
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APC launches campaign supporting transportation funding
Associated Pennsylvania Constructors this week launched a statewide advertising and outreach campaign supporting the recommendations of Gov. Tom Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission.
APC’s Bob Latham on the TFAC Report
Associated Pennsylvania Constructors and PHIA Treasurer Bob Latham discusses the recent TFAC Report on PA Newsmakers.
