PA Senate e-newsletters
April 5, 2018 Senate Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings (Cont.) Senate Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings continued after a brief break period with the Department of Health and Human Services. I was able to thank Secretary Miller and Secretary Levine for helping with my Telemedicine Bill and reopening the New Castle Vital Records walk-in window. I was […] [Read More]
Congratulations to Norina Baker on her selection as a semi-finalist in the Commonwealth Crisis “Talk to Your State Senator” statewide video contest, which was launched to engage PA students in fighting the growing drug epidemic. Norina’s video can be seen here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1N833oeeT3w Victims’ Rights Bill Package A package of seven bills, aimed at […] [Read More]
March 9, 2018 Congratulations to Tyler Martin from Central Valley High School on becoming an Eagle Scout. Senate Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing Updates As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I have had the opportunity over the past few weeks to review the Governor’s proposed fiscal year 2018-19 Budget and discuss the proposal with […] [Read More]
Senate Appropriation Committee Budget Hearings The Senate Appropriations Committee wrapped up its first week of public hearings on Governor Wolf’s proposed 2018-19 fiscal year budget. We heard detailed reports from several cabinet secretaries and other officials over the three-day period from February 20th through 22nd. These sessions were very informative and gave me the opportunity […] [Read More]
Budget 2018-19 Earlier this week Governor Wolf unveiled his budget plan for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year before a joint session of the General Assembly. I look forward to working with Governor Wolf and my colleagues in the General Assembly over the coming months to deliver a balanced and responsible state budget. I plan to take […] [Read More]
