Feb
03
2021
February 03, 2021
Governor Tom Wolf today (February 3) unveiled his proposed $40.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, which includes a massive increase in state spending, a substantial personal income tax rate hike, and elimination of funding for broadband expansion as well as vital agricultural and health programs and services, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40), who opposes the plan. [Read More]
Jan
27
2021
January 27, 2021
The Senate today approved a comprehensive $912 million relief measure to help restaurants, hotels, schools and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40). [Read More]
Jan
08
2021
January 08, 2021
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) to the Pennsylvania Senate leadership position of Senate Majority Policy Chairman for the 2021-22 legislative session. [Read More]
Nov
19
2020
November 19, 2020
HARRISBURG – Legislation that will improve access to physical therapy in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate on Wednesday and is set for enactment into law, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40). House Bill 862 would allow Pennsylvania to enter a Physical Therapy Licensure Compact with other states, increasing access to physical therapy services by […] [Read More]
Oct
22
2020
October 22, 2020
The Senate approved two bills Wednesday to boost the availability of broadband by reducing regulatory burdens on telecommunications companies and utilizing existing infrastructure to further deploy high-speed internet, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40), who co-sponsored one of the bills. [Read More]
Oct
21
2020
October 21, 2020
HARRISBURG – The State Senate approved legislation today to ensure that mental health and substance use disorders receive the same level of care as other health issues, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40). Senator Scavello chairs the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, which approved the bills last month. House Bill 1696 and House Bill 1439 […] [Read More]
Sep
17
2020
September 17, 2020
WHAT: At the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania WHO: Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) Senator Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) Senator Scott Martin […] [Read More]
Sep
15
2020
September 15, 2020
At the request of Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on the continued economic recovery of Western Pennsylvania as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Governor’s shutdown orders. [Read More]
Sep
10
2020
September 10, 2020
The State Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state, according Senator Mario Scavello (R-40). [Read More]
Aug
06
2020
August 06, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) has introduced legislation that would provide much needed school property tax relief for senior citizens across the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Jul
15
2020
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). [Read More]
Jul
10
2020
July 10, 2020
Fire, rescue and EMS companies hampered by lack of fundraising opportunities during the COVID-19 emergency can register now for grants to help cover expenses, Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) announced today. [Read More]