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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Budget Hearing Q&A: Penn College/Thaddeus Stevens College/Community Colleges
March 03, 2020
I questioned what steps community colleges and technical schools are taking to encourage high school students to attend @PennCollege, @NorthamptonComm and @thaddeusstevens at a #PASenate #PAbudget hearing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Conservation & Natural Resources
March 03, 2020
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @DCNRnews Secretary Cindy Dunn, I discussed the importance of agri-tourism in our area, the projected decline in timber sales, and the status of state park radio system.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Agriculture
March 02, 2020
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PAAgriculture, I asked about agri-tourism and other efforts to preserve farms, the PA Preferred program, and dog licensing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development
February 27, 2020
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PADCEDnews, I asked about efforts to attract international investment in Pennsylvania.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education (Part 2)
February 27, 2020
Improving literacy and providing earlier screening for dyslexia were two areas that I focused on during a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the @PADeptofEd
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