Senate Approves Bill to Eliminate Gas Tax Increase, Help Pennsylvanians at the Pump
Taking significant action to protect Pennsylvanians’ wallets, the Senate today approved a bill to stop the automatic gas tax increase for 2023, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32). [Read More]
Stefano Announces Committee Assignments for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) was assigned to serve on seven standing Senate committees during the 2023-24 legislative session: Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure as chair; Transportation as vice chair; Aging and Youth; Community, Economic and Recreational Development; Health and Human Services; State Government and Appropriations. [Read More]
Stefano Resolution to Bring Hope by Ringing Bells Receives Senate Support
In response to a request made by a resident of the 32nd District, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) sponsored Senate Resolution 365, which recognizes three days annually to ring bells as a sign of thanks, praise and unity. [Read More]
Fire & EMS Package Advanced by Stefano
HARRISBURG – Today, the Senate passed a measure that would provide essential funding and support for Pennsylvania’s fire and emergency medical services (EMS) community, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. With an amendment offered by Senator Stefano, House Bill 397 would: […] [Read More]
Stefano Bill to Retain Junior Firefighters Poised for Enactment
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) that would allow junior firefighters, aged 17, to train on live-burn, interior firefighter modules was passed with strong bipartisan support on Monday. [Read More]
Stefano: Senate Committee Establishes Significant Fire and EMS Programs
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced two measures, including major new programming for Pennsylvania fire and emergency medical services (EMS), according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman. [Read More]
Senate Passes Stefano’s Bill to Create Online Registry of Fire Courses
Sen. Pat Stefano’s (R-32) legislation to create an online registry of fire courses for firefighters received unanimous support from the Senate today. [Read More]
Stefano: Senate Committee Passes Guard and Veterans Measures
Yesterday, during “National Guard & Veterans Day at the Capitol,” the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced four measures important to the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Commonwealth’s nearly 800,000 veterans, said Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman. [Read More]
Stefano Announces Nearly $400,000 in Grants for the 32nd District
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded nearly $400,000 in grants to the 32nd Senatorial District. [Read More]
Stefano, Pittman and Senate Committees Receive Update on Veteran Homelessness in PA
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), chair of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, hosted a joint hearing to learn about the progress made to combat veteran homelessness, as well as what improvements can still be made. [Read More]
Media Advisory – Stefano, Pittman and Senate Committees to Hear Update on Veteran Homelessness in PA
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), chair of the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee, are hosting a joint hearing to hear about the progress made to combat veteran homelessness, as well as what improvements can still be made, on Tuesday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Place, 945 Washington Blvd., Pittsburgh. [Read More]
Stefano and Warner Announce Two Fayette County Projects to Create Jobs Receive Funding
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded nearly $2 million in grants and more than $3 million in low-interest loans to two Fayette County projects that will create 325 local jobs. [Read More]