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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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 1
March 05, 2019
Senator Scavello raised concerns about the costs associated with cyber charter schools, funding for technical and vocational education, and student transportation costs during Part 1 of the budget hearing for the Department of Education.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Conservation and Natural Resources
March 04, 2019
Senator Scavello stressed the important economic impact of state parks and forests, and the trickle down impact they have on communities throughout PA during the budget hearing for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Life Sciences Greenhouses/Life Sciences PA
March 04, 2019
Senator Scavello asked representatives from Life Sciences Greenhouses/Life Sciences PA about the high cost of prescription drugs and what can be done to make them more affordable for Pennsylvanians.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Drug & Alcohol Programs
March 04, 2019
Senator Scavello discussed the length of methadone treatment, the use of alternative treatment drugs, the role of Centers for Excellence, & department funding with Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Jen Smith.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of State
February 20, 2019
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.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Public Utility Commission
February 19, 2019
Senator Scavello asked PUC commissioners about the collection and dispersal of natural gas impact fees, as well as the installation of utility “smart meters.”
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Independent Fiscal Office
February 19, 2019
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.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Revenue/Lottery
February 19, 2019
Senator Scavello asks Revenue Secretary Hassell about the impact of the state’s lottery vendor for printing services missing certain deadlines.
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Scavello Responds to Governor’s FY 2019-20 Budget Request
February 05, 2019
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.
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Scavello Introduces Bill to Implement Property Tax Elimination Chosen by Voters
April 23, 2018
Standing with taxpayers from across Pennsylvania, Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) today announced legislation to eliminate residential school property taxes through the state’s existing homestead exclusion program.
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