News Releases

Legislation sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) that would increase the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from age 18 to 21 received final Senate approval today and is set to be signed into law.   [Read More]

Speaking in front of a packed room at the Monroe County Safety Center, Sally Kozak, Deputy Secretary with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, testified that broadband access is critical for the delivery of high-quality healthcare.   [Read More]

The Senate Communications and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing with various stakeholders on the impact of broadband access on healthcare and first responders on September 3   [Read More]

As part of an ongoing series of public hearings across the state, the Senate Communications and Technology Committee will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 3 to receive testimony on how limited access to high-speed internet is affecting local emergency responders and the medical community.   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on August 13 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) today announced the approval of a $1 million state grant to help pay for the construction of Shared West End Emergency Services Facility in Chestnuthill Township.   [Read More]

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]