PA Senate e-newsletters
*Click here to find the latest information on coronavirus from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Today’s Top Take Our ability to confront the coronavirus pandemic in the coming weeks depends on the action we take today. Pennsylvania’s healthcare professionals, small businesses, and families are all facing unprecedented […] [Read More]
March 23, 2020 As we face the uncertainty of the current moment, one thing we know for sure is that we’re all in this together. Over the past week, I have been contacted by numerous businesses operating throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties with questions and concerns surrounding the Governor’s COVID-19 classification for […] [Read More]
State Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15 The deadline to file 2019 state personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue has been extended by 90 days to July 15. The Internal Revenue Service also extended the federal filing deadline to the same date. All penalties and interest on 2019 personal income tax […] [Read More]
New Website Offers Guidance on Responding to Coronavirus Statewide efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus have raised a number of questions and concerns throughout our local communities. A new website has been established to provide guidance for Pennsylvania families, businesses and schools as the situation develops. Information on symptoms and prevention, travel, […] [Read More]
Legislative Offices Temporarily Closed to Meetings In order to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and protect the health and safety of local residents and office staff, my offices will be temporarily closed for meetings until further notice. My staff will still be available to respond to emails and phone messages during this […] [Read More]
Municipal Officials & Staff: Grant Workshop Registration Closing March 11th at Noon The last day to register for the Municipal Grant Workshop is tomorrow March 11th at 12PM. Municipal leaders and staff wishing to SIGN UP may do so by, clicking here, or by calling my Williamsport District office at 570-322-6457. There is no charge for the […] [Read More]
DEADLINE APPROACHING Municipal Leaders Grant & Resource Workshop Set for March 12th If you are an elected municipal government official or staff working in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna or Union counties, I am inviting you to attend my “Municipal Leaders Grant and Resource Workshop,” which will be held Thursday, March 12th in the Penn’s Inn […] [Read More]
SIGN UP TODAY: Municipal Leaders Grant & Resource Workshop Set for March 12 I am inviting elected government officials and staff to attend my “Municipal Leaders Grant and Resource Workshop,” which will be held Thursday, March 12th in the Penn’s Inn Room inside the Campus Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. Registration opens […] [Read More]
2020-21 Budget Hearings Begin Today WATCH LIVE To preview the upcoming hearing schedule, click here. Independent Fiscal Office: Today, I questioned the IFO during the Senate Appropriations Hearing. Senate and House Appropriations Committee’s today begin the process of approving Governor Wolf’s 2020 budget proposal. The Governor’s budget includes a $1.5 billion increase in state spending […] [Read More]
February 10, 2020 Governor’s 2020-2021 Budget Address ‘Uninspiring’ Governor Tom Wolf unveiled his 2020-21 Budget before a joint Session of the Legislature last Tuesday. I was more concerned with what was not discussed during the Governor’s budget address. Funding for technical education is something that is critical to the economy and workforce and unfortunately, the […] [Read More]
