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Sen. Costa Statement on Highmark-UPMC Contract

HARRISBURG, May 2, 2012 — Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today issued the following statement on the agreement between Highmark and UPMC: “The extension of the...

Senate, House Democrats Denounce Asset Test on SNAP Recipients

HARRISBURG, May 1, 2012 — State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, along with her Democratic colleagues in the Senate and House, today denounced the reinstatement of an asset test on Pennsylvania’s...

Stack, McGeehan Join Homeowners to Discuss Impact of Property Tax Reassessment

PHILADELPHIA, April 26, 2012 — As the City of Philadelphia undergoes a property assessment overhaul, residents across some older sections of Northeast Philadelphia could see a spike in their property taxes.

Sen. Costa Statement on Highmark-UPMC Contract

Senate, House Democrats Denounce Asset Test on SNAP Recipients

Stack, McGeehan Join Homeowners to Discuss Impact of Property Tax Reassessm...

Democratic Policy Committee Discusses Human Service Funding with Area Providers

SCRANTON, May 16, 2012 – - Members of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today met area human service providers at Lackawanna College to discuss current public policy issues and the...

Washington County Airport to Receive Improvement Funding

HARRISBURG, May 15, 2012 — Washington County Airport will be receiving $1.2 million in state and federal funding for improvements and repairs, state Sen. Tim Solobay announced. “With the...

Solobay Urges Fire Volunteers to Attend Accounting Seminar

HARRISBURG – May 14, 2012 – State Sen. Tim Solobay is urging local volunteer fire organizations to attend free management training seminars for Voluntary Firefighter’s Relief...

Costa Legislation to Alter Improvement District Voting

HARRISBURG – May 14, 2012 – Under a bill to be introduced by state Sen. Jay Costa, the practice of Neighborhood Improvement Districts counting unreturned ballots as “yes” votes in district...

Human Trafficking Bill Receives Support from Group Backed by New Jersey Filmmaker

HARRISBURG, May 14, 2012 – A bill introduced by Sen. Daylin Leach (D – Montgomery/Delaware) has received support from writer/producer/director Kevin Smith and his non-profit foundation. On...

Sen. Washington’s Statement on the PA Senate’s Passage of State Budget Legislation

HARRISBURG, May 11, 2012 – State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of 2012-2013 budget legislation (Senate Bill...

Bipartisan State Senate Caucus to Meet at Philly Shipyard Tuesday

Harrisburg – May 11, 2012 – The bipartisan state Senate Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus will meet Tuesday, May 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Navy Yard, 4747 South Broad Street, Building 101,...

Senator Ferlo Hosts Electric Choice Event

Pittsburgh, May 11 – Senator Jim Ferlo, in collaboration with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI)/Environment and Energy Community Outreach (EECO)...