Fight Against Wolf Administration’s Carbon Tax on Electricity Consumers Will Continue in Court, Stefano Says
After Senate Democrats failed to stand up for Pennsylvania workers and ratepayers, the fight against Gov. Tom Wolf’s $781 million carbon tax will continue in court, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) said. [Read More]
Senate Passes Stefano, Robinson Bill to Better Support Military Families
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to establish the Purple Star School Program in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Committee Votes to Extend Declaration for Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge
Following the lead of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, led by Chairman Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), today the Senate unanimously approved a resolution to extend the disaster emergency declaration of Jan. 28 until Sept. 30 for the collapse of the Forbes Avenue/Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh. [Read More]
Senate Reestablishes Bipartisan Fire & EMS Caucus
A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania senators today announced the reformation of the Senate Fire & EMS (emergency medical services) Caucus to address issues and initiatives that support first responders across the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Stefano Announces $1.1 Million Grant to Provide Free Broadband Access
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced $1.1 million in funding will be used to support Fayette County and its broadband initiative to provide free broadband access to extremely underserved areas of the county. [Read More]
Stefano Bill Awarding $25 Million to First Responders Passes General Assembly
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) that would implement the decision of Pennsylvania voters to allow municipal-owned fire companies to participate in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Program received support from the General Assembly and moves to the governor for his signature. [Read More]
PA Can’t Print the Money Wolf Needs for His Budget, Stefano Says
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) issued the following statement following the budget address that Gov. Tom Wolf delivered today to a joint session of the General Assembly: [Read More]
Stefano: Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Moves Four Measures
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee reported four bills to the full Senate, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman. [Read More]
Stefano Connects Local Fire and EMS with Funding Opportunities
This week, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) held First Responders Funding Workshops in Perryopolis and Somerset. [Read More]
STEFANO TO HOST FIRST RESPONDER FUNDING WORKSHOP
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) will be hosting a First Responders Funding Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Fayette County and Thursday, Feb. 3, in Somerset County. [Read More]
Stefano Bill would enhance Pennsylvania’s EMS System
This week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to help facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state lines in the performance of their duties. [Read More]
Boil Water Notice Lifted for Addison Residents
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) and Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), in coordination with Addison Borough and Joel Landis of the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services, issued the following update regarding the water emergency in Addison Borough, Somerset County. [Read More]