May
22
2020
May 22, 2020
State Senators Mario Scavello (R-40) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) today wrote Gov. Tom Wolf requesting a business waiver to permit Martin Guitar of Nazareth, Northampton County, to resume operations if the statewide order keeping manufacturing closed remains in place. [Read More]
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) announced today the approvals of Local Share Account (LSA) grant funds for a number of Northampton County projects. State Senator Mario Scavello (R-Northampton/Monroe) joined State Representatives Marcia Hahn, Joe Emrick and Zach Mako in announcing $1,427,358 of approved grants in their combined legislative districts. [Read More]
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
The Senate approved a four-bill package Wednesday that would give county governments more discretion over reopening their local economies and provide a way for the reopening of some businesses — if they can operate in a manner that protects employees and customers, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40). [Read More]
Apr
07
2020
April 07, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) said that the Senate approved emergency measures today to help notaries public and local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. [Read More]
Apr
03
2020
April 03, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) said today that small businesses, private non-profit organizations, veterans organizations and sole proprietorships that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply now for forgivable loans from the federal government. [Read More]
Mar
25
2020
March 25, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) said the State Senate convened remotely today to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency, including a bill to provide school mandate relief and assist schools, students and teachers. [Read More]
Mar
24
2020
March 24, 2020
The Department of Education (PDE) has announced all schools in the commonwealth will remain closed through at least April 6 as a result of the COVID-19 response efforts, Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) said. [Read More]
Mar
18
2020
March 18, 2020
The Senate took an important step to continue its operations safely today by passing a resolution allowing members to vote remotely, according Senator Mario Scavello (R-40). [Read More]
Feb
27
2020
February 27, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) will join the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, local officials and community organizations to celebrate the refilling of Minsi Lake and participate in trout restocking. [Read More]
Feb
05
2020
February 05, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) said he is deeply concerned with the $36.1 billion state budget announced by Governor Tom Wolf this week. [Read More]
Feb
03
2020
February 03, 2020
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding Veterans Assistance Days this month at his district offices in Northampton and Monroe counties. [Read More]
Jan
29
2020
January 29, 2020
Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Chair Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) applauded today’s Senate passage of measures to help cancer patients access potentially lifesaving drugs and require insurers to cover supplemental screenings for women at high risk for breast cancer. [Read More]