May 5, 2023
HB 299 - (Representative Patrick Harkins – Erie) establishing Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) worker safety protections for authorities and other public sector workers in Pennsylvania passes the House, moves to the Senate.

Minutes - From the House Labor and Industry Committee meeting (April 24th) on the bill.

Testimony - Companion bill, SB 93 - OSHA for Public Employees, presented to the House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees.

PMAA recently participated in a discussion hosted by Representative Kazeem and the House Majority Policy Committee on the negative impacts of selling public water systems.

A look at the week ahead...
The Senate will be in session and the House will return to session the week of May 22nd.
Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
Twenty-one school, business and community projects were honored with the 2023 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence including PMAA member Bethlehem Parking Authority for their Sustainability Program. The three pillars that their sustainable operations are focused on include; transportation, efficient operations, and green garages.

PMAA Members Receive Grant Funding for Consumptive Use Mitigation Projects
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission recently announced more than six million in grant funding for 23 projects that will improve the sustainability of streamflows and groundwater during times of drought.

The following PMAA members were awarded grants through this project:
Mansfield Municipal Authority
Towanda Municipal Authority
Hazleton City Authority
Kline Township Municipal Authority
Gallitzin Water Authority
Capital Region Water
PMAA Annual Conference and Trade Show
Exhibit space is available to industry professionals and those offering products and services to Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities.

This is the largest municipal authority-focused conference in Pennsylvania!