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Bartolotta’s Treated Mine Water Bill Signed Into Law
October 8, 2015

Bartolotta’s Treated Mine Water Bill Signed Into Law

A proposal introduced by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to reduce the use of fresh water in oil and gas drilling operations was signed into law today.  [Read More]

Senate Sends Treated Mine Water Proposal to Governor’s Desk
September 29, 2015

Senate Sends Treated Mine Water Proposal to Governor’s Desk

Legislation that would help reduce the use of fresh water in oil and gas drilling operations was approved by the Senate today and sent to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.   [Read More]

Bartolotta Responds to Governor’s Veto of Funding for Schools, Social Services
September 29, 2015

Bartolotta Responds to Governor’s Veto of Funding for Schools, Social Services

Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) released the following statement today in reaction to Governor Wolf’s veto of emergency funding for schools and social services:   [Read More]

Senator Bartolotta Schedules Telephone Town Hall Event Tues., September 29
September 22, 2015

Senator Bartolotta Schedules Telephone Town Hall Event Tues., September 29

Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) will gather input from community residents during a live telephone town hall event on Tuesday, September 29, from 6-7 p.m.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Supports $11.2 Billion “Stop Gap” Measure
September 18, 2015

Bartolotta Supports $11.2 Billion “Stop Gap” Measure

Working to provide financial relief to school districts and social service agencies impacted by the prolonged budget impasse, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) today voted for a three-bill “stop gap” budget package and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Bill Would Authorize Transportation Network Companies Statewide
August 27, 2015

Bartolotta Bill Would Authorize Transportation Network Companies Statewide

Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) unveiled legislation today that would establish a regulatory framework for the operation of transportation network companies throughout Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Media Advisory – Roundtable Discussion Will Focus on Neighborhood Revitalization, Blight
August 6, 2015

Media Advisory – Roundtable Discussion Will Focus on Neighborhood Revitalization, Blight

The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will host a roundtable discussion on blight and neighborhood revitalization in Monongahela on August 11, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).   [Read More]

Budget Stalemate Threatens Vital State Services
July 20, 2015

Budget Stalemate Threatens Vital State Services

In speaking with local non-profit organizations, social service providers, school employees and others in recent weeks, I have heard a growing fear that the current budget stalemate will have serious consequences for community residents.  [Read More]

Business Consulting Event Scheduled for July 15
July 6, 2015

Business Consulting Event Scheduled for July 15

A representative from the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be available to offer free business consulting services at Senator Camera Bartolotta’s (R-46) Southpointe office on July 15 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.   [Read More]

Bartolotta Applauds Passage of State Budget with No New Taxes
June 30, 2015

Bartolotta Applauds Passage of State Budget with No New Taxes

Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of a $30.1 billion state budget that invests $100 million in new funding for basic education without the need for an increase in broad-based taxes or Governor Wolf’s punitive tax on the natural gas industry:   [Read More]

Bipartisan Highway Worker Protection Bill Clears Senate
June 30, 2015

Bipartisan Highway Worker Protection Bill Clears Senate

Reckless drivers who endanger the lives of highway workers and emergency personnel in work zones would face tougher penalties under legislation approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-43).   [Read More]

Senate Approves Measure Promoting Beneficial Use of Treated Mine Water
June 25, 2015

Senate Approves Measure Promoting Beneficial Use of Treated Mine Water

The Senate passed legislation today that would help reduce the use of fresh water in oil and gas drilling operations by promoting the use of treated mine water, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).   [Read More]

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