11/19/08 - Committee to Finalize "Blues" Recommendations
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, November 20, in Hearing Room 1 of the State Capitol North Office Building to finalize its recommendations regarding the proposed merger of Highmark and Independence Blue Cross, according to Committee Chairman Senator Don White (R-41).
11/17/08 - Senate Republican Transportation Summit Studies Infrastructure, Funding Needs
Members of the Senate Republican Caucus sought fiscally responsible alternatives for funding the state's transportation needs during a Transportation Funding Summit in Harrisburg today, according to Committee Chairman Roger Madigan (R-Bradford).
11/17/08 - Senate Game and Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Hunting License Fees
The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday in Doylestown to examine hunting license fees, according to Committee Chairman Chuck McIlhinney (R-Bucks and Montgomery).
11/17/08 - Senate Majority Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Marcellus Shale Tuesday, November 18
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008, in Dallas to better understand and manage the opportunities and challenges posed by the development of the Marcellus Shale natural gas deposit in the Commonwealth.
11/13/08 - Scarnati to be Next Lieutenant Governor
Due to the unfortunate passing of Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll, Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) will be the next Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The swearing-in and transition of Senator Scarnati will be determined in the near future.
11/12/08 - Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati - Statement on Death of Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati issued the following statement regarding the death of Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll
11/12/08 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi - Statement on Passing of Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll
Catherine Baker Knoll was a true ambassador for Pennsylvania. No one had more enthusiasm and energy, and no one spent more time promoting Pennsylvania.
11/12/08 - Senator Brubaker Introduces Legislation to Prevent Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-36) introduced two bills today that would protect consumers from mortgage fraud and protect employees of mortgage companies who report illegal activities.
11/12/08 - Senate Republican Caucus to Host Transportation Funding Summit
Seeking input on the challenges facing all areas of transportation, the Senate Republican Caucus will host a Transportation Funding Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 17th in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.
11/12/08 - Senate Majority Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Marcellus Shale
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008, in Dallas to better understand and manage the opportunities and challenges posed by the development of the Marcellus Shale natural gas deposit in the Commonwealth.
11/10/08 - State Urged to Support Local Procurement Measures
Local government officials today (November 10) urged the Senate Local Government Committee to support two Senate Bills addressing municipal electric procurement issues.
11/5/08 - Brubaker Unveils Legislation to Promote Agritainment
State Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36) announced legislation that will promote additional profit-making opportunities for agriculture at a press conference today in Ronks.
11/5/08 - Voters Elect Five New Members to the Senate Republican Caucus
Voters on Tuesday elected five new members to the Senate Republican Caucus for the 2009-10 Legislative Session beginning in January.
10/31/08 - Piccola, Gordner and Earll to file "Friend of the Court Brief" in Support of AFSCME Lawsuit against Furloughs
Senators Jeffrey Piccola (R-15), John Gordner (R-27) and Jane Earll (R-49) announced their intention today to file an amicus curiae brief in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in support of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) appeal regarding furloughs of Commonwealth employees.
10/30/08 - Panel to Hold Hearing on Electric Procurement
The Senate Local Government Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the issue of "Municipal Electric Procurement" on Monday, November 10th, according to Senator Bob Regola (R-39), Committee Chairman.
10/18/08 - Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi Regarding Senator James J. Rhoades
Jim Rhoades was a remarkable man, and a true friend. It is impossible to properly express how much we will miss him personally, and how much the Senate of Pennsylvania will miss his presence.
10/15/08 - Orie Calls on Gov. Rendell to Halt Wasteful Spending on Controversial Program
State Sen. Jane Orie (R-40), along with Senate Republican leaders and the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, today called on Gov. Ed Rendell to cease wasteful spending on a controversial standardized graduation requirements program.
10/9/08 - General Assembly Makes Improvements to State Dog Law
The Senate approved changes to the state's Dog Law on Wednesday that would ensure a humane and healthy environment for dogs living in commercial breeding kennels, according to Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-36).
10/9/08 - Baker's Child Protection Legislation Signed Into Law
Legislation establishing a Public Health Child Death Review Program to promote safety and reduce child fatalities has been signed into law by the governor, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), who sponsored the measure.
10/8/08 - Folmer Bill Protecting Deployed Servicemen’s Child Custody Rights Heads to Rendell’s Desk
The General Assembly has approved Sen. Mike Folmer's (R-Lebanon) legislation protecting the child custody rights of deployed military personnel.
10/8/08 - Senate Sends Another Rhoades Bill Limiting Local Government Appeals to the Governor
The Senate today overwhelmingly supported legislation that would prevent school districts from raising property taxes on homeowners following the sale of a property, according to prime-sponsor Senator James J. Rhoades (R-29).
10/8/08 - Tomlinson's Home Repair Fraud Legislation Goes to Governor
Legislation that would provide consumers with stronger protections against home repair scam artists has passed the Senate and House and now goes to the governor for his approval, according to Sen. Tommy Tomlinson (R-Bucks), who sponsored the measure.
10/8/08 - Sen. Browne's "Anti-idling" Legislation Heads to Governor
Legislation introduced by Senator Pat Browne (R-16) that will reduce the noise and noxious exhaust fumes of idling tractor trailers received final legislative approval today and is headed to Governor Ed Rendell for his signature and enactment into law.
10/8/08 - Piccola Lauds Senate's Passage of Energy Measure
Senator Jeffrey E. Piccola (R-15) praised today the Senate’s passage of House Bill 2200, legislation that can help to ease the effects of spiking energy costs when the rate cap expires in 2010, and also applauded the recent work of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee of which he is a member.
10/8/08 - Pippy Bill Creating Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement System to be Signed Into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Pippy (R-37) to assist counties and municipalities in responding to disasters received final legislative approval Tuesday and was sent to the governor to be signed into law.
10/8/08 - Senators Hail Legislature’s Passage of Bill to Crack Down on Cop Killers
Three state Senators who have fought hard for tougher penalties for criminals who murder or assault police officers today hailed passage of legislation that will help to protect law enforcement officials.
10/7/08 - Senator Orie Leads Rally to Promote Awareness of Domestic Violence
Pennsylvania needs to build on successful efforts to prevent domestic violence and to make the public aware of the signs of abuse, according to Sen. Jane Orie, Majority Whip (R-40), who today led a rally at the state capitol to focus greater attention on the issue.
10/6/08 - Sen. Orie to Hold News Conference to Focus Greater Awareness on Domestic Violence
Marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania, Senator Jane Orie (R-40) will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, in the Rotunda of the Main Capitol in Harrisburg.
10/2/08 - Second Hearing on Merger Recommendations on Tuesday
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee will hold its second public hearing to take testimony prior to developing its recommendations on the proposed merger of Highmark Inc. and Independence Blue Cross on Tuesday, October 7 at 10 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the State Capitol North Office Building, according to Committee Chairman Senator Don White (R-41).
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