Senate Committee holds Pittsburgh Hearing to Debate Voting Reforms

HARRISBURG, May 9, 2013 – The state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing in Pittsburgh to discuss ways to encouraging greater voter participation in Pennsylvania elections. Held at the request of Sen. Matt Smith (D-Allegheny/Washington), the hearing focused…   Continue reading →

Senate Committee to Debate Voting Reforms in Pittsburgh

HARRISBURG, May 3, 2013 – Aimed at encouraging greater voter participation in Pennsylvania elections, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hearing in Pittsburgh next week. The hearing will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 10 a.m….   Continue reading →

Boscola Announces a $ 33,500 Grant Being Awarded to the Slate Belt Council of Governments

BETHLEHEM – April 29, 2013 – State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that the Slate Belt Council of Governments has been awarded a Municipal Assistance Program grant in the amount of ,500 for a project involving Portland Borough, Lower Mt….   Continue reading →

Senate Roundtable Discussion Focuses on Modernizing PLCB Operations

PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2013 – As discussions regarding privatization of Pennsylvania’s Liquor Control Board (PLCB) operations continue, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a roundtable discussion at the Plumbers’ Union Local #690 to talk about how to protect the…   Continue reading →