Senator Scavello asked Department of State officials about required background checks for former inmates seeking a state barber license, and stressed the need to provide access to jobs to reduce recidivism.     [Read More]

Senator Scavello asked PUC commissioners about the collection and dispersal of natural gas impact fees, as well as the installation of utility “smart meters.”     [Read More]

Senator Scavello asked Independent Fiscal Office Director Matthew Knittel about the impact of a minimum wage increase on first-time job holders, including high school and college students.     [Read More]

Senator Scavello asks Revenue Secretary Hassell about the impact of the state’s lottery vendor for printing services missing certain deadlines.     [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) joined anti-littering advocates and Gov. Tom Wolf recently for a ceremonial signing into law of his bill to reduce littering.   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) said he will join fellow members of the Senate Appropriations Committee in reviewing the $34.1 billion state budget proposed today by Gov. Tom Wolf.   [Read More]