News Releases

State Sen. Mario Scavello (R-Northampton/Monroe) and Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) are announcing the award of a nearly $321,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Pipeline Investment Program that will allow natural gas service to be extended to Keystone Cement Company in East Allen Township.   [Read More]

Legislation creating an authority to operate a state-based health insurance exchange for Affordable Care Act individual market plans has been signed into law, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40).   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on July 9 at the senator’s Monroe County district office. This service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania legislature approved legislation to create an authority to operate a state-based health insurance exchange for Affordable Care Act individual market plan, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40).   [Read More]

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).   [Read More]

The Senate today voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) permitting Pennsylvania municipal police to utilize radar for speed enforcement.   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) today joined Senate colleagues in voting to approve legislation allowing voters who are registered as independents to vote in Pennsylvania primary elections.   [Read More]

Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Chair Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) today released the following comment on UPMC and Highmark:   [Read More]

Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Chair Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) today commended UPMC and Highmark for reaching a consensus on health care delivery in western Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Senate today gave final approval to a bill aimed at saving lives through greater education and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, according to Senator Scavello, who was a co-sponsor and strong supporter of the measure.   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on June 11 at the senator’s Monroe County district office. This service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on May 14 at the senator’s Monroe County district office. This service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.   [Read More]