Scavello: Governor Unveils Massive Tax & Spend Budget Proposal
February 03, 2021
Governor Tom Wolf today (February 3) unveiled his proposed $40.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, which includes a massive increase in state spending, a substantial personal income tax rate hike, and elimination of funding for broadband expansion as well as vital agricultural and health programs and services, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40), who opposes the plan.
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Voting Nomination Hearing for Richard Vague as Secretary of Banking and Securities
November 18, 2020
Senate Banking and Insurance Committee | Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 9 am | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 903, SB 1229, HB 858, and HB 1769
September 18, 2020
Senate Banking and Insurance Committee | Monday, September 21, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
School Sports During COVID-19
September 09, 2020
VIDEO: Senator Mario Scavello speaks in support of House Bill 2787, legislation that would allow Pennsylvania’s local school districts to make decisions regarding fall sports and activities.
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Floor Remarks on SB 1166
July 15, 2020
The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum.
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Scavello: Senate Approves Judicial Election Reform
July 15, 2020
The membership of Pennsylvania’s appellate courts would reflect the regional diversity of Pennsylvania under a sweeping judicial election reform approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40).
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Meeting to consider HB 1439 and HB 1696
June 29, 2020
Senate Banking and Insurance Committee | June 30, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Out Your Property Tax/Rent Rebate
June 25, 2020
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been providing Pennsylvanians with over $6.9 billion in assistance for nearly 50 years. And now, it has never been easier to apply for this program!
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Video: Senator Mario Scavello – Capitol Tour
June 12, 2020
Video: Senator Mario Scavello – Capitol Tour
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Reaction to Passage of House Resolution 836
June 10, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello explains why he voted to adopt a resolution terminating Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 emergency declaration.
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Meeting to consider SB 1195 and HB 1457
June 09, 2020
Senate Banking and Insurance Committee | June 10, 2020 | 10:45 a.m. (Time approx) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
March 04, 2020
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @PennsylvaniaDEP, I questioned Secretary Patrick McDonnell about the administration imposing additional fees on entities considered “public water supplier,” hurting churches and others.
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