Legislative Updates
6/19/10 Advocacy in Action - Second Quarter Chamber Advocacy Report
Through The Chamber's advocacy program we represent business interests before the local, state and federal government. Here are a few examples of the actions we took in the second quarter of 2010... [view report]
5/4/10 Advocacy in Action - First Quarter Chamber Advocacy Report
Through The Chamber's advocacy program, we represent business interests before the local, state and federal government. Here are a few examples of the actions we took in the first quarter of 2010... [view report]
1/21/10 Chamber Voices Concern about Current Healthcare Proposal
The Chamber and U.S. Chamber of Commerce send a letter to congressional leaders on the impact the proposed healthcare plan would have on business...[view letter]
10/12/09 Chamber Reacts to State Budget
The Chamber encourages multi-year planning...[view reaction]
9/28/09 Chamber Engages in Healthcare Debate
The Chamber and LCBGH sent a letter to Congressman Pitts addressing member concerns on the healthcare proposals under consideration in Congress...[view letter]
[view member comments]
9/18/09 Chamber Testifies Before State Transportation Commission
Chamber offers recommendations from a business perspective on improving Lancaster County's transportation infrastructure...[view testimony]
7/28/09 Chamber Voices Support for High Speed Rail in Pennsylvania
The Chamber sent a letter to PennDOT in support of the Administration seeking American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to bring high speed rail to Pennsylvania...[view letter]
7/27/09 Chamber Board Adoptes a "Guiding Principles" Document on Energy
Document used to evaluate energy-related issues and serve as a tool for supporting or opposing public policy or other legislative initiatives...[view "guiding principles"]
7/20/09 Chamber and LCBGH Voice Their Concerns to Healthcare Proposal
The Chamber and LCBGH sent a letter to elected officials addressing serious concern on the healthcare proposals under consideration in Congress...[view letter]
7/15/09 Chambers Voice Their Support for a Fiscally Responsible State Budget
Chamber executives from across the Commonwealth express the need for a fiscally responsible state budget...[view letter]
7/6/09 Chamber Communicates Position on Budget Proposal
The Chamber sent a letter to our state delegation which also included member comments on proposed personal income tax increase. The Chamber is proud to carry the torch of business and we encourage our elected leaders to make decisions that will aid in our recovery...[view letter] [view member comments]
6/29/09 PA's Revenue Secretary Discusses State Budget at Issues Briefing
Chamber members had an exclusive opportunity to hear firsthand the Administration's point of view on the state budget and the economy...[view Stephen Stetler's remarks]
6/22/09 Chamber Executives Share Concerns about Card Check with Senator Specter
Chamber executives from across the Commonwealth express their concerns about the proposed Card Check legisation with Senator Specter...[view letter]
5/22/09 Chesapeake Bay Task Force Continues Dialogue
Recently, President Obama signed an Executive Order that gives the EPA broad powers to escalate Bay clean up. This new direction takes a two year snapshot for compliance with aggressive goals for improvement. [view the entire Executive Order]
4/20/09 Get updated on the latest information on the federal stimulus
Guidelines and applications for federal stimulus money continue to be updated daily. Pennsylvania stands to receive more than $9 billion in formula-driven funding for healthcare, education, infrastructure, job training, housing and other aid...[view for a complete listing of grant opportunities, applications and deadlines.]
4/3/09 Chamber surveys membership about proposed "Card Check" legislation
Before Senator Specter's decision to oppose Card Check, The Chamber surveyed our membership. We received more than 800 responses, which clearly shows that the collective business community overwhelmingly opposes the spirit of Card Check...[view survey results]
2/23/09 Learn how you can apply for federal stimulus funding
The Office of Management & Budget instructed federal departments and agencies to begin drafting rules on implementation of the $787 billion Recovery Act...
[view how, when and where to apply for program funding]
1/23/09 Chamber provides online templates for members in opposition of "Card Check"
The Chamber is providing an online template letter and postcard for companies to reference when sending an opposition letter/postcard to our elected officials regarding theEmployee Free Choice Act legislation...[view template letter]..[view template postcard]
1/23/09 Members share their thoughts on proposed economic recovery package
In order to best represent our members, The Chamber sent a special email alert to our members soliciting their feedback on the President's proposed economic recovery package...[view members' feedback] [view letter to elected officials]
12/8/08 Chamber voices concerns on the "Employee Free Choice Act"
The Chamber is concerned about the "Employee Free Choice Act" and believes that this bill seeks to undermine the long-standing priciples of workplace democracy and fairness by restructuring 60 years of labor law... [view full letter]
8/20/08 Chamber takes position on Rep. Denlinger's tax proposal
The Chamber offers our full support for Representative Denlinger's proposal to increase the amount of Section 179 deducations from the current $25,000 to $100,000...[view full letter]
6/25/08 Regional Chambers voice concerns with Chesapeake Bay Strategies
The Chamber, in partnership with our neighboring county chambers of commerce, remain very concerned with the expense to municipal wastewater treatment facilities and the administration of nutrient trading programs...[view full letter]
5/22/08 Chamber recommends amendments to Long-Range Transportation Plan
We strongly suggest that Lancaster County’s Planning Commission explore a more centralized plan that creates a more modern transportation system for the 21st Century...[view full letter]
4/29/08 Chamber recommends solutions to business tax reform, the smoking ban and agri-tourism
The Chamber believes that creating an environment that nourishes prosperity requires leadership on public policy issues that affect business’ ability to thrive...[view full letter]
3/12/08 Chamber voices concern about PennDOT’s postponement of roadway projects
A delay in schedule means that six critical projects will put on hold between five years, and in some cases, 17 years...[view full letter]