PA Senate e-newsletters
“Be patient. Success takes a minute.” 2018-19 Budget Discussions Continue The state Senate is expected to consider a House approved State Budget Plan, House Bill 2121, this week for FY 2018-19. The plan does not raise taxes or create new taxes and makes significant investments in education at all levels, and provides funding for enhanced […] [Read More]
June 14, 2018 “Be patient. Success takes a minute.” Senate Approves Sweeping Changes to Redistricting Process, Ensures Fair Judicial Districts The state Senate yesterday voted to adopt historic legislation that changes the way legislative and Congressional districts are created, as well as how appellate court judges are elected. Senate Bill 22 would create an independent […] [Read More]
“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe the impossible.” Senate Reconvenes Monday, June 11th The state Senate will reconvene on Monday, June 11th, 2018 at 1PM. For a look at Monday’s Calendar, click here. Sunshined committee meetings/hearings can be viewed by clicking here. Senate Approves Creation of School Threat Reporting System On Wednesday, June […] [Read More]
“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.” Honoring a True Statesman and Friend Former Sen. Roger Madigan 1930-2018 My heart goes out to the Madigan family on the passing of former Senator Roger Madigan. I have had the privilege of knowing Roger for more than 30 years. During that time our […] [Read More]
May 25, 2018 On Memorial Day, we look back not to glorify war, but to mourn those who have been claimed by it. We look back not to relive battles, but to be mindful of the reasons they were fought. I hope all of us will remember the sacrifices that have been made by those […] [Read More]
“Values will get you through hard times and good times. They are the things that give meaning and purpose to what you do.” Senate Session Reconvenes May 21st The state Senate will reconvene on Monday, May 21st, 2018 at 1PM. For a look at Monday’s Calendar, click here. Sunshined committee meetings/hearings can be viewed by […] [Read More]
May 8, 2018 “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Governor Ridge to Deliver Keynote Address for “The Wall That Heals” Opening Ceremony Wednesday On Wednesday, May 9th, beginning at 7PM, Gov. Tom Ridge will serve as the keynote speaker for The Wall […] [Read More]
“The fullness of life comes from an identity built on giving and on joy.” Got Milk? Dairy Crisis Impacting Pennsylvania Farmers Milk consumption nationally is falling and it’s having a significant impact on our local dairy producers. To echo comments recently submitted by Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding during a May 2nd meeting of the […] [Read More]
Rise above the storm, and you will find the sunshine. Senator Yaw Encourages “Taking Back” Unwanted Prescription Drugs 15th “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” to be held on April 28 Residents living throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties are encouraged to participate in the pharmaceutical “spring cleaning” by taking back expired, unused, and […] [Read More]
Believe that everything is a possibility, and then ask what you need to do to make it a reality. Sunday Hunting Poll Results Are In! Beginning on March 27th until April 6th, I conducted a poll across my Senatorial District, which consists of Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union Counties, to measure support / opposition to […] [Read More]
