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Tag Archives: budget
Sequestration Will Be Devastating to the Cure Enterprise
For months, the defense industry has taken the Hill and media outlets by storm detailing the potentially catastrophic impact “sequestration” will have on national security, defense jobs, and our economy. The “S” word stands for automatic spending cuts that will take into effect if Congress does not reach a budget agreement to reduce the deficit by the end of the year. Members of Congress have expressed concern over the potential cuts to defense programs, and even Read More >
Virginia Governor McDonnell Aims to Lure Biotech Jobs
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell unveiled an economic development package Wednesday that includes $37 million to lure businesses and jobs to the commonwealth. Nearly one quarter of which is earmarked for life sciences and biotechnology industry development — sectors that are staples of the economy of neighboring Maryland. The announcement was made during a press conference, in which Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling said “There, frankly, are a lot of states around the country over the Read More >
State Deficits to Shrink & Taxes Drop – Good News for Biotech
Forecasters at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2011 Legislative Summit expect a dramatic reduction of state deficits in the coming years, along with business-friendly tax-cuts. The projections are based on a survey of budget officials in all 50 states last month, said Corina Eckl, director of state services for NCSL. Eckl also noted an emerging trend in which state governors and legislatures are allowing for the expiration of temporary business taxes. Notably, the Michigan Business Read More >
WSJ: “Patent Office to Get a Boost”
An article from the Wall Street Journal regarding the Adminstration’s budget proposal for the Patent Office. Highlights: WASHINGTON—The Obama administration’s budget blueprint for fiscal 2012 seeks to boost the speed and quality of services of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including through the use of temporary surcharges on patent fees. The Obama administration said the fee surcharge, along with regulatory and legislative reforms, would provide the Patent Office with $2.7 billion in resources in Read More >
