News Releases

In light of ongoing concerns about the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) has joined Republican senators in calling on the Auditor General to begin an audit of the agency immediately.   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) will answer questions about the state’s response to COVID-19 during a special telephone town hall on April 8 at 12:20 p.m.   [Read More]

Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency can apply now for low-interest state loans, according to Senator Stefano.   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved funding today to provide $61 million in low-interest loans to Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32).   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) is reminding community residents that resources are available to help employees and families who have been affected by the state’s coronavirus mitigation efforts.   [Read More]

Resources and information are available to businesses and employees who have been affected by Governor Wolf’s order yesterday for nonessential businesses to close due to coronavirus concerns, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32).   [Read More]

Two workforce development boards in the 32nd Senatorial District have been awarded state grants totaling $326,534 to provide summer internships in high-demand fields to area students, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32).   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) will host his 5th annual student government seminar for more than 100 local students from 17 school districts on Friday at Penn State Fayette’s Eberly Campus.   [Read More]

Senators Pat Stefano (R-32) and Scott Martin (R-13) announced plans today to help taxpayers remove elected officials who neglect the duties of their office.   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. (D-Allegheny) announced plans to introduce legislation that would reform the process of license suspension for certain convictions.   [Read More]

State Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) said today that the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has approved grants for the development of trails and parks in Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties.   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) is bringing the Senate Communications and Technology Committee to Penn State Fayette to explore the implications of high-speed internet on Pennsylvania’s two critical industries – agriculture and education.   [Read More]