Governor Rendell's Agenda

Health Care Reform
Prescription for Pennsylvania is a set of integrated strategies for improving health care and containing costs for all Pennsylvanians. The core components are affordability, accessibility and quality. Learn more

Economy/Jobs
In 2003, Pennsylvanians had a choice: accept the status quo – growing unemployment and dormant business development -- or take control of our destiny and chart a course to reverse these disturbing trends. Learn more

Education
When Governor Rendell took office, education in Pennsylvania gained a leader – not only in spirit – but also with a bold and viable plan for improving academic achievement and a system to accurately measure student performance. Learn more

Energy Independence
With double-digit rate increases for electricity service pending for millions of Pennsylvanians and gasoline prices expected to reach $4 a gallon, we need to move toward energy independence now. Learn more

Property Tax Reform
In an effort to deliver property tax relief to all homeowners a full year ahead of schedule, the Governor proposed in his 2007-08 budget a new sales tax plan that would begin to reduce property taxes for millions of Pennsylvanians this summer. 
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Infrastructure
Pennsylvania, like many states, has a critical need to rebuild the infrastructure that communities and businesses need to survive. Schools, waterlines, wastewater treatment systems, dams, flood mitigation, hospitals, energy, aviation, rail lines and ports all need our attention. Learn more