Killion Announces Opposition To Diversion Of Horse Racing Trust Fund
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware), Chairman of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee released the following statement regarding the governor’s proposal to...
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Statement of Senator Tom Killion on the Retirement of Senate President Pro...
“It is with much regret I learned of Senator Joe Scarnati’s plans to forgo re-election and retire from the Senate of Pennsylvania at the end of his current term. Joe leads the Senate with great wisdom,...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Independent Fiscal Office
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with the @Ind_Fisc_Office, Director Matthew Knittel said the Film Production Tax Credit is a net benefit for taxpayers & brings in “considerable monies to the...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Revenue/Lottery
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PARevenue and @PALottery, I requested more information on the new revenues generated by closing loopholes related to the tourism industry. The post...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @CorrectionsPA, I asked Secretary John Wetzel about county drug treatment referrals and potential delays in treatment. The post Budget Hearing Q&A:...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Board of Pardons
I requested an update on the Expedited Review Program for non-violent marijuana convictions during the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. The post Budget Hearing...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: State System of Higher Education
During today’s #PAState #PABudget hearing on the @StateSystem, I asked what is being done to assist Cheyney University in disposing of excess land and what the Legslature can do to provide...
View ArticleKillion Introduces Redistricting Reform Legislation
Measure would create an independent citizens commission to draw congressional districts Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) introduced legislation designed to end congressional gerrymandering...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Aging
During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the Department of Aging, I questioned whether funding in the Governor’s budget would be sufficient to meet the needs for Adult Protective Services and other...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: LCB
During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the PA Liquor Control Board, I asked whether LCB is considering replacing its enterprise resource planning system and converting to the same system used by the...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: PennDOT
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @PennDOTnews Acting Secretary Yassmin Gramian, I discussed funding the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River & Bay. The post Budget Hearing Q&A:...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Human Services
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @PAHumanServices Secretary Teresa Miller, I asked about reimbursement rates for independent pharmacies. The post Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services...
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Killion Announces More Than $1.3 Million In School Safety Grants
Ten local school districts have been awarded more than $1.3 million in state grants to better protect students, Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) announced earlier today. “More than any...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing, I asked the @PAHealthDept Secretary about the effectiveness of the state’s prescription drug monitoring program in fighting opioid abuse. The post Budget...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Education
At today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing on the @PADeptofED, I asked for an update on the implementation of legislation I sponsored to require CPR education in schools. The post Budget Hearing...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PADCEDnews, I asked about the shortage of affordable housing and Ben Franklin Partnerships. The post Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Agriculture
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PAAgriculture, I discussed efforts to license dogs and the proposed transfers from the Race Horse Development Fund. The post Budget Hearing Q&A:...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Penn School of Veterinary Medicine
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @pennvet, I asked for an update on a study of the consolidation of facilities at the school. The post Budget Hearing Q&A: Penn School of Veterinary...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Penn State Ag Research & Ag Extension
At a #PASenate #PABudget hearing on Penn State’s @agsciences & @psuextension, I asked about efforts to suppress the Spotted Lanternfly population. The post Budget Hearing Q&A: Penn State Ag...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: State-Related Universities
I congratulated @penn_state for the success of THON in raising money and questioned how the state-related universities are coping with flat funding while also keeping tuition costs down during...
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