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Throughout the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania's website you will find valuable information on legislative, policy, media, public education, and membership services matters.
April is National County Government Month
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National County Government Month, held each April, is a celebration of county government.
CCAP Executive Director Honored for Government Relations Work
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The recognition highlights leaders from across Pennsylvania who effectively communicate legislative priorities to elected officials at every level of government.
Although the impasse is over, counties will now have to address lost investments, paying back interest on loans, and other financial and workforce burdens.
County Priority Issues Left in Limbo as State Budget Negotiations Continue
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As budget negotiations continue ahead of the start of the 2024-2025 fiscal year, county priority issues, including mental health funding, 911 updates and others are left in limbo.
The House and Senate will convene in joint session Tuesday, February 6, to hear the annual budget address which will preview Governor Shapiro's proposed FY 2024-2025 budget.
Late Wednesday, the House passed HB 611, which contained the FY 2023-2024 state budget with a promise from the Governor to eliminate school-choice funding
Counties Receive No Increase in Funding for Mental Health
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Counties recently received confirmation that the county mental health base would not see an increase, despite the increase of $43 million to the overall line.
The House and Senate will convene in joint session Tuesday, February 8, to hear the annual budget address which will preview Governor Wolf's proposed FY 2022-2023 budget.