Press Releases

May 14, 2008 - Senate Approves Legislation to Make Do Not Call Registration Permanent

April 9, 2008 - Senate Approves Scarnati Legislation To Deny Public Benefits to Illegal Aliens

February 12, 2008 - Senate Panel Endorses Scarnati’s Illegal Alien Bill

November 30, 2007 - Scarnati Says Home Heating Assistance Applications Now Available

November 28, 2007 - Scarnati: Open Records Bill Passes The Senate

November 27, 2007 - Scarnati:  Suspend Cross Border Trucking Project

November 20, 2007 - Scarnati: Prayer Will Continue to be Held on Senate Session Days

November 1, 2007 - Op-Ed by State Senator Joe Scarnati

October 2, 2007 - Senate Floor Activity Now Broadcast On Internet 

August 29, 2007 - Scarnati: Governor Suspends Constitution

August 21, 2007 - Scarnati Upset with Shutdown of Instant Background Checks

August 8, 2007 - Scarnati Sponsors Illegal Alien Bill

August 2, 2007 - Scarnati Sets Record Straight

July 13, 2007 - OP-ED: REFLECTION OF THE BUDGET PROCESS

July 11, 2007 - Scarnati: Seven Up...Seven Down

July 10, 2007 - Budget Agreement Includes None of Governor's Proposed Tax Increases

July 9, 2007 - House Democrats and Rendell Choose to Slap the Face of Working Families

July 7, 2007 - Scarnati to Rendell: Don't Furlough Workers

July 3, 2007 - Scarnati Fighting for the Same Worker Rendell is Looking to Furlough

June 30, 2007 - Senate Republicans Renew Call for Bipartisan Agreement to Complete Taxpayer-Friendly Budget

June 27, 2007 - Sen. Scarnati, Pileggi Call for Bipartisan Agreement to Complete Taxpayer-Friendly Budget by June 30

June 25, 2007 - Any Transportation Fix Must Include Turnpike Reform Say Scarnati and Orie

June 22, 2007 - Senators Scarnati and Pileggi Encouraged by House Action on Transportation Funding

June 20, 2007 - Scarnati: Senate Passes Responsible Budget

May 7, 2007 - Senator Joe Scarnati Police Memorial Ceremony

April 26, 2007 - Senate to Receive Information Needed to Properly Review Cabinet Nominees

March 8, 2007 - Scarnati Announces Community Conservation Grants throughout the District 

March 8, 2007 - Punxsutawney Borough Awarded State Recycling Grant

March 7, 2007 - Scarnati Delivers Millions for District

February 8, 2007 - Jones Township Community Park Receives State Grant for Site Improvements

February 6, 2007 - Governor's Budget Includes $2.5 Billion in Tax Hikes

February 5, 2007 - Senate GOP Pushes Cut in Legislative Surplus; Excess Funds Directed to Property Tax Relief

February 1, 2007 - Scarnati: Stewart Enterprises Awarded Grant to Purchase New Energy-Saving Equipment

January 25, 2007 - Scarnati Announces Funds to Upgrade Senior Centers in Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Warren Counties

January 25, 2007 - Scarnati Announces Grants to Improve Boating Facilities in Tioga, Clearfield Counties

January 5, 2007 - Scarnati Announces $720,212 in Crime Victims Assistance Grants

January 2, 2007 - PA Senate Implements Seven Reform Measures Aimed at Opening Legislative Process to Public

January 2, 2007 - PA Senate Opens New Session With Swearing-In Ceremonies

January 2, 2007 - Remarks of President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati

2006 Press Releases

December 28, 2006 - Scarnati: More Openness Needed

December 13, 2006 - Scarnati: Efforts Continue

December 13, 2006 - Scarnati Re-Appoints McCabe To Gaming Board

December 11, 2006 - Scarnati Names Committee Chairs for 2007/2008 Legislative Session

November 20, 2006 - Scarnati Elected to Top Leadership Post

October 25, 2006 - Scarnati Hosts Kid Fest 2006 

September 8, 2006 - Scarnati Calls Hearing to Discuss Workforce Development Issues - Job Growth Number One Priority

July 1, 2006 - Scarnati to Introduce Resolution on the Burning of the American Flag

June 28, 2006 - Scarnati Disappointed With Budget Discussions 

June 2006 - Military Update (PDF)

June 27, 2006 - Scarnati Plays Lead Role in the Increase of Minimum Wage

June 23, 2006 - Scarnati Pushes Tougher Penalties for Child Molestation 

June 21, 2006 - Scarnati Votes Yes:  Marriage Amendment Passes Senate

June 8, 2006 - Scarnati:  Severe Sanctions Must Be Implemented 

April 20, 2006 - Scarnati Optimistic About Property Tax Reform 

March 20, 2006 - Scarnati Hosts College Fair

March 2, 2006 - Wellsboro Office to Remain

January 24, 2006 - Scarnati Defines Marriage: Between One Man and One Woman

January 9, 2006 - Scarnati Calls Hearing To Improve Education

2005 Press Releases

December 28, 2005 - Senate Votes To Extend MCARE Program; Includes Scarnati Amendment

November 21, 2005 - Scarnati:  Senior Citizen Bill Passes Senate L&I Committee 

October 26, 2005 - Scarnati Signs on to Stop Government's Lavish Spending

October 17, 2005 - Scarnati Comes Full-Force to Support Property Rights

October 17, 2005 - Scarnati Says New Medicare Plan Will Cut Costs           

September 29, 2005 - Scarnati To Sponsor Bill to Aid Working Families

August 9, 2005 - Scarnati: Severe Sanctions Must Be Implemented

2004 Press Releases

November 10, 2004 - Scarnati, Smith, and Causer Announce Grants

June 16, 2004 - Scarnati Scores Huge Win For Homeowners

June 7, 2004 - Good Programs Must Be Affordable