Special Report with Senator Scavello
November 14, 2019
Senator Mario Scavello discusses the critically important issue of Lyme Disease with John Celmer, Tick Squad, Lyme Disease Support & Education as well as two women, Bonnie and Rita who currently suffer from Lyme Disease.
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School Property Tax Reform
November 14, 2019
VIDEO: Senator Mario Scavello urges the Senate to act on School Property Tax Reform.
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Pension Reform in 2019-20 State Budget
June 27, 2019
Senator Mario Scavello discusses pension reform in the 2019-2020 State Budget.
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Education Initiatives in 2019-2020 State Budget
June 27, 2019
Senator Mario Scavello discusses his educational priorities in the state budget, specifically in Career and Technical Education (CTE).
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Scavello Applauds Senate Approval of On-Time, No-Tax-Increase Budget That Invests in Workforce Development, Education, Agriculture, School Safety
June 27, 2019
The Senate today approved a Fiscal Year 2019-20 spending plan that includes no tax increases, funds essential services, promotes workforce development, bolsters education at all levels and makes a substantial investment in the state Rainy Day Fund, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40).
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Meeting to consider HB 3 and HB 1016
June 21, 2019
Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | June 24, 2019 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |
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Meeting to consider SB 66, SB 332, SR 49 and HB 195
June 07, 2019
Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | June 10, 2019 | 12:00 noon | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |
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Meeting to consider the re-confirmation of Robin Wiessmann as Secretary of Banking & Securities
May 03, 2019
Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | May 7, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Ben Franklin Technology Partners
March 06, 2019
Senator Scavello discussed Pennsylvania’s attractiveness to entrepreneurs and the selection process for companies during the budget hearing for Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Agriculture
March 06, 2019
Senator Scavello asked Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding about dog licensing fees and animal law enforcement, costs of the Homegrown by Heroes program, and cicada issues.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Aging
March 05, 2019
Senator Scavello asked about state funding for elder abuse efforts, waiting lists for PENNCARE programs and distribution of Lottery Fund monies during the budget hearing on the Department of Aging.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 2
March 05, 2019
Senator Scavello discussed concerns about early childhood education and community college funding with Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera.
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