News Releases

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]

The Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, chaired by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40), today approved legislation to create an authority to operate a state-based health insurance exchange for Affordable Care Act individual market plans.   [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]

State Senator Mario Scavello and State Representative Joe Emrick announced today the award of a PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Municipal Assistance Program grant to the Nazareth Area Council of Governments.   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Senate passed a package of bills during National Crime Victims' Rights Week designed to protect crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40), who supported the proposals.   [Read More]

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) will hold his first meeting Wednesday as chair of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.   [Read More]