Stefano Joined by Conemaugh Township Student as Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32). [Read More]
Stefano Bill in Attainable Housing Package Approved by Committee
A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. Senate Bill 1277, sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), updates current law to give local governments more flexibility by extending the tax abatement cap to 20 years to help spur construction of new homes and local growth. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Bills Safeguarding Homeowners, Homebuyers
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, chaired by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), today approved bills aimed at protecting homebuyers and homeowners while ensuring greater accountability in the housing and home improvement industries. [Read More]
Stefano Supports Senate’s Act to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
The Senate has approved legislation to protect the safety and opportunities of female athletes by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) said today. [Read More]
Sign Up Today for Stefano’s Fayette “Chats with Pat” Events
Residents of Fayette County are invited to join Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) for a series of informal community gatherings, designed to foster open dialogue about state-related issues. [Read More]
Arts Community Highlights Need for Investment During Annual Advocacy Day
The bipartisan, bicameral PA Legislative Arts and Culture Caucus joined Creative Pennsylvania and arts advocates yesterday for their annual Arts Advocacy Day at the Capitol. The day’s events highlighted the importance of the arts across the commonwealth and emphasized the need for increased investment in Pennsylvania’s creative sector. [Read More]
Davanzo, Stefano: Scottdale Scores $100k in State Funding
Two grant awards to Scottdale top more than $100,000, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced today after the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved nearly $700,000 in state funding for community improvements in the 58th Legislative District. [Read More]
Metzgar, Stefano Secure Over $570,000 in State Funding
Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced they secured a grant totaling more than $570,000 for Rockwood Area School District from the Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) for the extension of natural gas service through Rockwood Borough to the school district’s facilities. [Read More]
Stefano, Boscola Bill to Protect Those with Communication Barriers Advances Unanimously from the Senate
The Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), in partnership with Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), to help protect individuals with communication barriers during interactions with law enforcement. [Read More]
Stefano, Metzgar Raise Concern Over Faulty Work in Somerset Lake’s Rehabilitation
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) released a joint statement regarding the continuous structural issues following a restoration project at Somerset Lake: [Read More]
Langerholc, Ward, Stefano Announce Legislation to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) today announced their intent to introduce legislation to substantially reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to better serve Pennsylvania residents. [Read More]
Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain
Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis. [Read More]