Independent Analysis Concludes RGGI Carbon Tax Could Increase Pennsylvania Electricity Costs 3.8 Times more than Wolf Administration Projections
Impartial analysis from the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) projects the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) could nearly quadruple electricity rates for consumers, Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) said today. [Read More]
Bartolotta and Attorneys to Hold Criminal Record Expungement and Pardon Clinic
Sen. Camera Bartolotta, together with The City Mission, Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid, and the Washington County Bar Association will host a free clinic, “Clean Slate Day,” for expungements or pardons of criminal records on Friday, April 1, for residents of the City Mission homeless shelter and eligible members of the public. [Read More]
Time to Wake Up to the Consequences of Energy Reliance
Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine must serve as the ultimate wake-up call. [Read More]
Legislation Boosting Aid to First Responders Set for Enactment
Building on a promise to provide Pennsylvania’s frontline heroes with relief, Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) today voted to advance a measure to provide $25 million in funding to support our Commonwealth’s EMS providers. [Read More]
Bartolotta: Wolf’s Budget is a Fantasy While Pennsylvanians Face a Hard Reality
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) released the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s final budget address, made before the General Assembly today: [Read More]
Bartolotta to Hold Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Feb. 10
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) will host a telephone town hall event for residents of the 46th Legislative District on Thursday, Feb. 10, beginning at approximately 10 a.m. The program will focus on workforce development and jobs, as well as issues impacting seniors. [Read More]
Bartolotta Announces More Than $1.7 Million in Grants for the 46th District
Two Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants totaling more than $1.7 million have been awarded to the 46th District through the CFA’s Pipeline Investment Program, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Bartolotta Announces More Than $13.8 Million in Funding to Preserve Public Health
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that the Cecil Township Municipal Authority will receive more than $13.8 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) in the form of a low-interest loan to consolidate all system operations into one treatment plant and accommodate 41 additional customers in Lawrence. [Read More]
Community Safety Grants Available to Municipalities, Colleges, Other Organizations
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) is encouraging local municipalities, colleges and community groups to apply for grants to boost safety and reduce the risk of violence. [Read More]
State Grant Awarded to Rehabilitate Washington County Airport Access Road
A $450,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will support the rehabilitation of the main access roadway at the Washington County Airport, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee Report on School Safety
The committee held 10 separate roundtable discussions at the request of members of our caucus over the summer and fall. [Read More]
State Grants Support Community Development Projects in Greene, Washington Counties
Several state grants will aid in the development and rehabilitation of trails and parks in Washington and Greene counties, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]