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February
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness
Committee held a public hearing at the state Capitol to examine homelessness
among veterans. Hanson Quickel has more from Senator Lisa Baker of Luzerne
County. 2/6/12
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A proposal that was part of last year’s budget address from
Governor Tom Corbett appears to be gaining momentum. Hanson Quickel reports
from the state Capitol with Senator Jane Earll of Erie County. 2/3/12
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Some areas of the Commonwealth are still working to undo
environmental damage caused by the floods of 2011. Hanson Quickel has more from
the state Capitol with Senator Gene Yaw of Lycoming County. 2/2/12
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The panel charged with examining Pennsylvania's child abuse
reporting laws and procedures is getting down to business in Harrisburg. Hanson
Quickel reports from the state Capitol with Senator Kim Ward of Westmoreland
County. 2/1/12
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January
February is American Heart Month in Pennsylvania. Hanson
Quickel has more from the state Capitol with State Senator Jane Orie of
Allegheny County. 1/31/12
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The planned closures of oil refineries in the southeast
portion of the Commonwealth will be the topic of a public hearing at the state
Capitol next week. Hanson Quickel has more from Senator Ted Erickson of
Delaware County.
1/30/12
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Legislation to accelerate critical utility infrastructure
improvements in the Commonwealth has been approved by the Pennsylvania Senate. Hanson Quickel has more from Harrisburg with Senator Tommy Tomlinson of Bucks
County.
1/27/12
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The Senate Education Committee held a public hearing this
week on Pennsylvania's financially distressed school districts. Hanson Quickel
has more from the state Capitol with Senator Jeff Piccola of Dauphin County.
1/26/12
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The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation addressing
a pay disparity with Corrections officers. Hanson Quickel reports from the
state Capitol with Senator David Argall of Schuylkill County.
1/25/12
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Legislation intended to make Pennsylvania homes safer is
receiving a bi-partisan push at the state Capitol. Hanson Quickel has more from
the bill’s sponsor, Senator Pat Browne of Lehigh County.
1/24/12
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Prior to Monday's voting session, State Senator Jake Corman
of Centre County reflected on the passing of Penn State Coach Joe Paterno. Hanson Quickel reports from the state Capitol.
1/23/12
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A bill to improve emergency management and response at
Marcellus Shale well sites has received the approval of the Pennsylvania
Senate. Hanson Quickel reports from the state Capitol with Senator Lisa Baker
of Luzerne County.
1/20/12
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The Pennsylvania Senate has once again approved legislation
to require judges to state on the record the reasons behind disposition orders. Hanson Quickel has more from Harrisburg with Senator Lisa Baker of Luzerne
County.
1/19/12
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Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was praised
for his accomplishments during a Senate floor address this week. Hanson Quickel
has more from the state Capitol with Senator Jake Corman of Centre County.
1/18/12
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State Senator Elder Vogel of Beaver County is co-sponsoring
legislation to address the high cost of fuel for Western Pennsylvanians. Hanson
Quickel has more from the state Capitol.
1/17/12
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A panel created by the General Assembly to review state
laws and procedures governing child protection and the reporting of child abuse
is ready to get to work. Hanson Quickel reports from Harrisburg with Senator
Kim Ward of Westmoreland County.
1/13/12
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Time is running out to visit the 96th Pennsylvania Farm
Show. Hanson Quickel reports from Harrisburg with Senator Elder Vogel of Beaver
County.
1/12/12
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Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati says that the
General Assembly needs to move forward with some form of additional funding for
the state's infrastructure needs. Hanson Quickel has more from the state
Capitol.
1/11/12
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As state lawmakers prepare to grapple with a possible
500-million dollar budget shortfall at the end of the fiscal year, expect debate
over alternative sentencing legislation to pick up. Hanson Quickel reports from
the state Capitol with Senator Mary Jo White of Venango County.
1/10/12
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The House and Senate continue efforts to work out
differences in Marcellus Shale legislation. Hanson Quickel has more from the
state Capitol with Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati.
1/9/12
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Crafting a new state budget could be biggest challenge
facing state lawmakers in 2012. Hanson Quickel has more from the state Capitol
with Senator Jake Corman of Centre County.
1/6/12
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State lawmakers are looking for ways to help Pennsylvania’s
financially distressed cities. Hanson Quickel has more from the state Capitol
with Senator Jane Earll of Erie County.
1/5/12
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Pennsylvania's budget revenues are about half a billion
dollars short of projections and state lawmakers are growing concerned. Hanson
Quickel has more from the state Capitol with Senate President Pro Tem Joe
Scarnati.
1/4/12
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As a new year of Pennsylvania Senate activity begins,
Senator Joe Scarnati of Jefferson County has again been selected to serve as
Senate President Pro Tempore. Hanson Quickel has more from the state Capitol.
1/3/12
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