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SR 250 Task Force on Child Protection Holds First Meeting
The Task Force on Child Protection, authorized through passage of Senate Resolution 250 to conduct a sweeping review of Pennsylvania laws and procedures governing child protection, held its organizational meeting.
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Podcast: Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) discusses the importance of stream maintenance and the need to address state regulations to help prevent future flooding in the Commonwealth. 1/27/12
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Senate Approves Bill to Accelerate Critical Utility Infrastructure Improvements 1/25/12
The state Senate today unanimously approved legislation that will provide a critical tool to accelerate the replacement of aging natural gas, electric and wastewater systems in the Commonwealth, create new jobs and increase public safety, according to Senator Tommy Tomlinson (R-Bucks).
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PA Senate Passes Greenleaf's Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Legislation 1/24/12
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senator Greenleaf's SB 52, allowing for the operation of low speed electric vehicles on certain roadways in the Commonwealth.

During session, Senator Dave Argall offers remarks on SB 1019, which addresses pay differences between corrections managers and lower-ranking officers. 1/24/12
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Senator Pippy Will Not Seek Re-Election 1/24/12
I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election to the Senate of Pennsylvania in 2012.

Senate News Brief 1/23/12
A preview of what's ahead in the Senate and a review of recent legislative action.

Senator Jake Corman Issues Statement on Passing of Penn State Coach Joe Paterno 1/22/12
This is a sad day and a tremendous loss for our community, our Commonwealth and the entire Penn State family.

Senate Approves Senator White's SSHE Modernization Bill 1/19/12
The Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by Senator Don White (R-Indiana) that would provide new opportunities for Pennsylvania's 14-member State System of Higher Education (SSHE) to offer advanced degrees.

Senate Approves Baker Bill on Wellsite Safety 1/18/12
A bill to improve emergency management and response at Marcellus Shale wellsites received the approval of the Senate today.
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Senate Passes Juvenile Justice Reform Measure, Again 1/18/12
Today, the state Senate once again approved legislation sponsored by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) to require judges to state on the record the reasons behind disposition orders.
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First Week of #PAGAwebideas Initiative Brings Creative Ideas to Improve Legislature's Website 1/17/12
Citizens from across Pennsylvania have used Twitter, Facebook and email to recommend improvements the General Assembly's website (www.legis.state.pa.us) in response to Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi's #PAGAwebideas initiative.

Senate News Brief 1/17/12
A preview of what's ahead in the Senate and a review of recent legislative action.

Gov. Corbett, Senate President Pro Tempore Scarnati, House Speaker Smith name members to Task Force on Child Protection 1/10/12

Senator Pileggi Asks Public to Help Improve the General Assembly's Web Presence 1/9/12
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) today asked the public to share ideas on how to improve the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website, www.legis.state.pa.us, and its overall web presence.

Senators Pileggi and Erickson to Introduce Environmental Remediation Legislation 1/6/12
Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senator Ted Erickson (R-26) today announced plans to introduce legislation which will require that the owners of certain commercial properties conduct environmental remediation at those sites.

Podcast: Senator Jane Earll (R-49), chair of the Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee, comments on legislative efforts to assist financially distressed municipalities. 1/4/12
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Scarnati Re-Elected Senate President Pro Tempore 1/3/12
State Sen. Joe Scarnati (R-25) was sworn in as President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate for 2012, the sixth time Senate colleagues have elected him to the third-highest constitutional office in the commonwealth.
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State Senator Mary Jo White (R-21) Will Not Seek Re-Election 12/29/11
State Sen. Mary Jo White (R-21) released the following statement today.

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Senator Jane Earll (R-49) Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2012 12/16/11
Senator Earll released the following statement announcing she will not run for re-election in 2012.

Adam Walsh Legislation Passes Senate, Goes to Governor for Signature 12/14/11
Legislation intended to improve the state's efforts to track and prosecute sex offenders and include Pennsylvania in a national sex offender registry received final approval in the Senate and is now headed to the governor for his signature, according to Senator Jane Orie (R-Allegheny), the bill's sponsor.
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Ward Bill Limiting State-Funded Transportation to Methadone Clinics Headed to Governor 12/14/11
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) that enacts limits on taxpayer-funded transportation for methadone clients received final legislative approval today and will be sent to the governor for enactment.
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Senate Passes Rafferty Measure to Encourage Transportation Public Private Partnerships 12/14/11
By a vote of 49 to 1, the Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman John Rafferty (R-Montgomery) that would encourage the private sector to join with the Commonwealth and local governments in funding transportation projects throughout the state.

Ward's Task Force on Child Protection Approved by Senate 12/13/11
The Senate today approved a measure sponsored by Senate Aging and Youth Committee Chair Kim Ward (R-39) to conduct a sweeping review of Pennsylvania laws and procedures governing child protection and the reporting of child abuse.
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Committee approves bill addressing Highmark-UPMC impasse 12/13/11
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today (December 13) unanimously approved legislation to protect consumers if UPMC and Highmark do not settle their impasse, announced Committee Chairman Senator Don White (R-Indiana).
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