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My name is Senator Jane Clare Orie and I would like to welcome you to my website. I encourage you to take advantage of all this site has to offer, including valuable information on what is going on in the 40th Senatorial District.

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Days With No House Floor Action
Recent News

July 2, 2009 - Weekly Recap from Senator Orie.

July 2, 2009 - Letter from Senator Orie to state employees.

July 2, 2009 - Senator Orie continues to oppose any new taxes.

July 2, 2009 - Rendell keeps digging deeper hole for Pa. (The Mercury)

June 30, 2009 - Orie Urges Action on Senate-Passed Budget
Budget News ConferenceBudget News Conference

The Facts About Pennsylvania's State Budget
Fact vs. Fiction
Budget Deadline Chart

June 29, 2009 - Ten Pennsylvania banks offer loan assistance to state workers

June 25, 2009 - Memo from Senators Pileggi and Piccola regarding Qualified School Construction Bonds

June 25, 2009 - Senate Approves "Safe Schools" Legislation

June 23, 2009 - Senate Committee Advances Gaming Reform Bill

June 19, 2009 - Letter from Sec. Zahorchak to Senate and House Education Committees indicating the Department is suspending any expenditure of funds towards the GCAs/Keystone Exam contract until there is broader consensus on the issue.

Senator Jane Orie talks with Marty Griffin of KDKA Radio

Budget Facts 2009 from the Commonwealth Foundation

June 16, 2009 - Orie Calls Governor's Plan to Hike Personal Income Tax Fiscally Irresponsible
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June 10, 2009 - Senate Approves Orie Bills to Halt Graduation Tests; Provide Students with Severe Allergies Access to Medication
Senator Orie Audio - SB736
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June 9, 2009 - Senator Jane Orie and Representative Matt Smith Push Measures to Help Students with Medical Conditions
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June 5, 2009 - Sen. Orie and Rep. Smith to Hold Press Conference on Allergy Medication and Diabetes in Schools

June 3, 2009 - Orie Legislation on Problem Solving Courts Unanimously Adopted by the Senate
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June 2, 2009 - Senate Education Committee Moves Orie Measures
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May 27, 2009 - Senate Bill 1 Would Bring Transparency to Budget Process

May 26, 2009 - Orie Says State Rebates Now Available to Install Solar Energy Systems

May 22, 2009 - Budget Op-Ed – Fiscal Responsibility in Tough Times

May 21, 2009 - Senator Orie’s response to the 5/17/09 Pittsburgh Post Gazette editorial (PDF)

May 18, 2009 - Senators Scarnati, Pileggi and Orie letter to Governor Rendell regarding Graduation Competency Assessment (GCA)

May 14, 2009 - Orie, Rafferty Re-Introduce Bill to Require GPS Monitoring of Sex Offenders

WTAE-TV report regarding out-of-state travel going on at SERS and PSERS (WTAE-TV)

May 6, 2009 - Orie Says Senate-Passed Budget Reflects, Responds to Tough Economic Times

May 5, 2009 - Orie Sponsors Bill to Reinstate Ban on Gaming Contributions

Swine Flu Information

Information for contractors regarding the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and registration.  Contractors who perform home improvements for which the total cash value is $5,000 or more per year are required to register with the Office of Attorney General by July 1, 2009.

April 22, 2009 - Senators Unveil Gaming Reform Package to Provide Stricter Oversight, Greater Accountability
News ConferenceNews Conference - News Conference - (running time 35 minutes)

April 20, 2009 - Media Advisory: Senators to Unveil Strict Gaming Reform Package

April 20, 2009 - Senate News Brief
 

Upcoming Events


5th Annual Kids Expo
June 19, 2009

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Butler County Airport
475 Airport Road
Butler, Pa.
Contact: Jenna Morgan (724) 776-3500 or jmorgan@pasen.gov

Radio Ad Courtesy of Disney

9th Annual Fall Senior Expo
October 2, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Butler County Airport
475 Airport Road
Butler, Pa.
Contact: Jenna Morgan (724) 776-3500 or jmorgan@pasen.gov 

 

May 6, 2009 - Senator Orie offers remarks during debate on Senate Bill 850, a $27.3 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10.
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May 6,2009 - Sen. Jane Orie (R-40) addresses a REACH Foundation rally and birthday celebration at the State Capitol.
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May 1, 2009 – Senator Orie's 13th Annual Memorial Tribute to Veterans and Servicemen and Women
Senator Orie Video Part 1 - Part 1
Senator Orie Video Part 2 - Part 2


Agriculture

  • Fairs
  • Core Conservation

 

Allegheny and Butler County News

  • Rt. 228 Corridor
  • Free Tax Sites
  • Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
  • Pittsburgh Technology Council
  • Info from Family Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services and A Child's Place at Mercy regarding Child Abuse Prevention Month

Budget

  • Governor's Budget Book
  • Budget Hearings
  • Appropriations Monthly Report

Economy

  • Information to help during these tough times

Education

  • Graduation Testing
  • School Facts and Figures

Emergency Services

  • Tax Credit

  • Important information for Volunteer Fire Companies regarding Right To Know Law

Energy

  • Franco's Army - Assistance for Gas Bills

Environment

  • Energy Workshops for Small Businesses

  • Black Fly Suppression

  • Gov. Outdoor Task Force Report

  • Environmental Education Grant Program

Gaming Reform

  • Articles

  • Hearings

Government Reform

  • Articles, Memos

  • Audio/Video

  • Liquor Control Board (Employee Training Funding)

Health and Safety

  • Autism Fact Sheet from PMPC
  • Patient Safety Authority
  • Id Theft Info
  • PA Assistive Technology Foundation
  • Autism

Helpful Links

Labor and Industry

  • CareerLink
  • Unemployment Information

Legislation

PHEAA

  • Articles
  • Notices

Senate News

  • Senate News Brief
  • News For Constituents
  • Appropriations Monthly Report

Senator Orie Press Releases

April 28, 2009 - Sen. Orie Resolution Marks Equal Pay Day in PA

April 23, 2009 - Orie Bill Would Provide Parents of Children Attending Charter Schools Spot on State Charter Board 

April 22, 2009 - Joint Statement from Senator Orie and Rep. Saylor On Alternative Graduation Tests - aka Keystone Exams 2.0

April 1, 2009 - Orie Measure Marks April 1st as Lupus Alert Day

April 1, 2009 - Orie Resolution Recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 1, 2009 - Orie Resolution Recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month in PA

April 1, 2009 - Senator Orie and Senator Eichelberger to Sponsor Legislation to Tighten State Laws Involving Government Contracts

March 25, 2009 - Senate Republican Leaders Seek to Set Core Guidelines For Determining How Federal Stimulus Funds are Spent

March 18, 2009 - Orie and Vereb Question Gaming Control Board's Travel Decisions While Requesting a 6 Percent Budget Increase

March 16, 2009 - Orie Bills Would Expand Property Tax Relief to Disabled Veterans & Spouses of Soldiers Killed in Action

March 13, 2009 - Orie Supports Disability Savings Accounts

March 11, 2009 -Orie Legislation on Problem-Solving Courts in PA Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee

March 9, 2009 - Senators Orie and Eichelberger's letter to PLCB Chairman Patrick Stapleton regarding the use of funds for etiquette training. (PDF)

March 9, 2009 - Senators Robbins, Orie Propose Military Hiring Bills

 

Seniors

  • Farmers Markets that accept SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program)

  • Medicare Information

Transportation

  • Information about PennDOT Maintenance Operations Available Online
  • Parkway North Update
  • Federal Transportation Recovery Funds
  • Turnpike
  • PennDOT
 

Veterans and Military

  • PA Veterans Newsletter
  • Guard and Reserve Military Handbook
  • Resources
 

 

 

 


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