WASHINGTON NAMED TO SPECIAL
ENERGY SESSION COMMITTEE
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Washington |
HARRISBURG, October 5 –
State Sen. LeAnna Washington
(D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) has been named
to the 15-member state Senate Committee on
Energy Policies for the Special Session on
Energy.
“I’m proud to be selected to this committee,
which will play a crucial role in shaping
Pennsylvania’s laws on energy independence
and environmental improvements,” Washington
said. “With a solid energy policy, we can
improve our lives and the environment around
us, so I look forward to working with the
committee during the special session.”
The Special Session on Energy will focus on
Gov. Ed Rendell’s Energy Independence
Strategy, which takes numerous steps to cut
energy costs for consumers while expanding
the state’s creation and use of alternative
clean energy.
Washington said the governor’s plan would
save Pennsylvanians billions of dollars and
reduce our reliance on foreign fuels, making
Pennsylvania a leading state in the effort
to be energy independent.
State lawmakers are also proposing
strategies and alternatives to the
governor’s plan.
The committee will review, discuss and
debate all legislative proposals for the
Special Session on Energy and make decisions
on what bills reach the full Senate for a
vote.
“We must balance energy independence and
conservation with a sound economic plan that
benefits all Pennsylvanians,” Washington
said. “As a member of this committee, I will
keep in mind the best interests of the state
as well while representing my constituents
in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties.” |
