February 2012
Senator Boscola reminds seniors that they can get help paying for their prescriptions.
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Senator Boscola hopes Gov. Corbett is serious about creating jobs in his $27 billion state budget proposal for 2012-13.
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Senator Boscola presses Pennsylvania Senate to clean up redistricting process. In remarks on the Senate Floor Monday, Senator Boscola urged the state Senate to consider proposed legislation that would change the way in which House and Senate districts are drawn every 10 years following the census.
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January 2012
There’s assistance for low-income Pennsylvanians who need help paying their heating bills, but there’s not as much funding as in years past. Sen. Boscola advises you to apply early.
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Pennsylvania Senate adopts Senator Boscola’s Resolution Designating January, 2012 as Blood Donor Month in Pennsylvania.
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December 2011
The state Senate Education Committee has approved Senator Boscola’s bill designed to streamline purchasing and construction at the 14 state-owned universities, a move designed to speed up the process and save money.
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The Corbett Administration says budget cuts will be necessary to offset an anticipated deficit this year, but Senator Boscola says there’s one area in particular that should be spared from the axe– economic development programs that help bring businesses and jobs to Pennsylvania. Howard Ondick has more with Senator Boscola, who chairs the Senate Democratic Policy Committee.
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Senator Boscola blasts the congressional redistricting plan that splits the Lehigh Valley into two congressional districts, the 15th District, represented by U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, and the 17th District, represented by U.S. Rep. Tim Holden. Sen. Boscola says there are no valid reasons to split the Lehigh Valley between two Congressmen.
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It doesn’t take much to lend a hand this holiday season. Senator Boscola has a suggestion.
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Senator Boscola and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee hold a roundtable discussion in Philadelphia this week on the issue of finding jobs for veterans, especially those men and women who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Senator Boscola says although there are many programs available to veterans, there seems to be a disconnect between programs and the people who run them. Senator Boscola says something must be done soon because the unemployment rate among veterans is much too high.
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October 2011
Senator Boscola on “Pa Works” Job Creation Plan unveiled at State Capitol news conference today.
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May 2011
Senate Adopts Senator Boscola’s Resolution Recognizing May as YMCA Appreciation Month in Pennsylvania.
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Senate Adopts Senator Boscola’s Resolution Recognizing May as YMCA Appreciation Month in Pennsylvania.
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Senator Boscola pleased with state Senate approval of legislation to ban chemical compounds in Pennsylvania that some people use to get “high”.
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Boscola Blasts No-Show DEP Secretary.
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March 2011
Senator Boscola’s remarks after the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on the gas explosion in Allentown that killed five people in February.
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Senator Boscola informs residents that the Commonwealth requires all private insurance companies to cover up to$36,000 for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Senator Boscola’s reaction to Governor Corbett’s 20011-12 Budget Address.
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February 2011
Senator Boscola’s remarks from the PA Works Press Conference held in Harrisburg Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
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Senator Boscola informs residents of CHIP – the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
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January 2011
Senator Boscola informs residents of LIHEAP – the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program.
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