Governor's Newsletter Week of 4/28/2008

‘Cover the Uninsured Week’ an Ideal Time for Action on Health Care

Governor Edward G. Rendell says Cover the Uninsured Week is the ideal time for the state Senate to pass the Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care program that the House of Representatives adopted in March with bipartisan support. The measure includes sound, sustainable funding and would help meet Governor Rendell’s goal of providing health insurance to hundreds of thousands of uninsured Pennsylvanians. Special events to highlight the observance of Cover the Uninsured Week are being held in communities across the state. Learn more

Energy Independence Strategy Awaits Action in Senate

Energy costs have continued to soar in the 15 months since Governor Rendell introduced his Energy Independence Strategy. The Governor’s plan would invest in clean, renewable energy technologies to diversify our energy supply and create skilled jobs while helping to reduce consumer costs. Two related bills approved by the state House are awaiting action in the Senate, where members are just returning from a lengthy spring break. Learn more

Volunteers Urged to Register for Emergency Response

Pennsylvanians can always be counted upon to help others in times of need. Individuals interested in giving their time in response to emergency situations in Pennsylvania can sign up as volunteers through the State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Pennsylvania, or SERVPA. Established last year in response to a federal mandate to improve the nation’s disaster response capability, SERVPA is a one-stop shop for emergency response volunteers. Learn more

Millionaire Raffle’ Returns; Limited Number of Tickets Available

Tickets for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s sixth Millionaire Raffle go on sale May 1. The game will offer 6,000 cash prizes worth more than $5 million when winners are drawn at 7 p.m. on July 5. The game still features the best odds ever offered by the Pennsylvania Lottery for winning a million dollars and only 500,000 tickets will be sold. Lottery proceeds benefit programs serving older Pennsylvanians. Learn more