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October 27, 2021

Senate Votes to Disapprove Pennsylvania Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

The state Senate voted today to disapprove a regulation by the state Environmental Quality Board (EQB) to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).   [Read More]

Bartolotta Calls for Enactment of Bill Clarifying CDL Requirements for Farmers
October 27, 2021

Bartolotta Calls for Enactment of Bill Clarifying CDL Requirements for Farmers

After receiving support from the General Assembly, legislation sponsored by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) allowing farmers to use a Class A, B or C driver’s license when operating farm vehicles with a combined weight of more than 26,000 pounds on roadways is poised for enactment.  [Read More]

Senate committee advances resolution calling on Congress to oppose IRS from looking into personal banking transactions
October 27, 2021

Senate committee advances resolution calling on Congress to oppose IRS from looking into personal banking transactions

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee advanced a measure today that would call on U.S. Congress to oppose any effort by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Biden Administration from looking into private financial banking transactions.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill
October 26, 2021

Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill

The Senate today approved legislation that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46), who voted for the bill.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Criticizes Wolf’s Agenda & Its Impact on Job Creation
October 22, 2021

Bartolotta Criticizes Wolf’s Agenda & Its Impact on Job Creation

State Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) released the following statement in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s executive order to block state funding for important projects in the name of his policy agenda:  [Read More]

Senators Highlight Need for Natural Gas Infrastructure to Preserve Access and Combat Rising Costs
October 21, 2021

Senators Highlight Need for Natural Gas Infrastructure to Preserve Access and Combat Rising Costs

Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) joined Jim Gallagher with Steamfitters Local 420 and Matt Toomey with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542 to discuss the need for responsible natural gas infrastructure.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces More Than $3.1 Million in Funding to Replace Local Lead Water Lines
October 20, 2021

Bartolotta Announces More Than $3.1 Million in Funding to Replace Local Lead Water Lines

Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa will receive more than $3.1 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) in the form of a low-interest loan and a grant to replace lead service lines.  [Read More]

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October 19, 2021

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Comprehensive Probation Reform

The Senate Judiciary Committee took action today to unanimously advance comprehensive probation reform intended to reduce the amount of time and resources devoted to probationers and help them fully and safely reintegrate into society, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who chairs the panel.   [Read More]

Senate Passes Bill to Address Teacher Shortage by Improving Certification Process
October 18, 2021

Senate Passes Bill to Address Teacher Shortage by Improving Certification Process

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) in response to the teacher shortage facing the Commonwealth received unanimous support from the Senate today.  [Read More]

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October 18, 2021

Senators Highlight Importance of Protecting Energy Jobs and Consumers

Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) held a press conference to discuss the need for responsible natural gas infrastructure and the good-paying jobs and lower energy costs associated with it on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Main Capitol Rotunda. |   [Read More]

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