DEP Budget Topic Of Feb. 19 House Environmental Committee Meeting
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The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet February 19 to hold an informational meeting on the Department of Environmental Protection’s budget.

The meeting will give DEP the opportunity to discuss different funding mechanisms for the many programs the Department oversees as well as what the funding is used for.

The meeting will be held in Room G-50 of the Irvis Building starting at 10:00.  Committee meetings are typically webcast through the PA House Republican website.

Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-783-1707 or sending email to: dmetcalf@pahousegop.com. Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net.

NewsClips:

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[Posted: Feb. 13, 2019]


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