Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Reform and Restructure the Port Authority of Allegheny County
June 18, 2013
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of legislation to reform and restructure the Port Authority of Allegheny County:[...Read more]
2012 Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Revenue Being Distributed
June 13, 2013
Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Revenue collected by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has been transmitted to the Pennsylvania Treasury Department for distribution and payments to local governments, according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson). Checks are expected to be mailed on June 28, 2013.[...Read more]
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extended to December 31
June 10, 2013
The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended to December 31, 2013 to allow eligible individuals more time to take advantage of the program, according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson).[...Read more]
Senate Passes Bill to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Elective Abortions
June 6, 2013
According to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) the Senate this week passed legislation to ensure that Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars will not be used to pay for elective abortions once the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) goes into effect.[...Read more]









