News Releases

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) today presented a Senate Citation to Bangor’s Harvest Home Meats, Pennsylvania’s first winner of the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award.   [Read More]

Local municipalities, colleges and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants to boost safety and reduce the risk of violence, 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 December 11 at the senator’s Tannersville district office.   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on November 13 at the senator’s Tannersville district office. This service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.   [Read More]

Eleven area school districts were awarded state grants today to help improve student safety through a new program supported by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40).   [Read More]

Legislation sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) to fund spinal cord disability research in Pennsylvania has been approved by the House of Representatives and will be sent to the governor for enactment into law. The Senate passed the measure in September.   [Read More]

The Senate approved legislation Tuesday championed by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) to close a loophole in the collection of the state sales tax from online travel companies (OTC’s).   [Read More]

Legislation sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) to fund spinal cord disability research in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate this week.   [Read More]

State Senator Mario Scavello announced today the award of state grants to area municipalities providing for municipal infrastructure and recreation projects.   [Read More]

State Senator Mario Scavello will host the Get Outdoors PA Festival with Stroud Region Open Space & Recreation Commission (SROSRC) on Saturday, September 15 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Brodhead Creek Park (North 5th Street, Stroud Township). This is a free event with activities for the whole family.   [Read More]

State Senator Mario Scavello will host his Annual Senior Expo on Monday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pocono Mountain’s Swiftwater Elementary Center (135 Academic Drive, Swiftwater, PA).   [Read More]

Clean fill and regulated fill standards will be studied at an upcoming public hearing hosted by the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Monday, July 9, according to Chairman David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).   [Read More]