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2007 News

2008 News

August 15, 2008 - Memo from Senator Orie regarding the Capital Bridge Bill - Senate Bill 1503 Amendment (PDF)

August 14, 2008 - Senator Orie Urges Gaming Board to Reopen Bidding Process for Pittsburgh Casino Project

August 13, 2008 - Thank you letter from The White House regarding Senate Resolution 326 sponsored by Senator Orie (PDF)

August 12, 2008 - Orie, Fumo Propose Revisions to Gaming Act

August 8, 2008 - Orie Calls for Gaming Hearings to be held in Pittsburgh with Regard to the PITG Casino Bailout

July 31, 2008 - Orie and Ferlo Again Ask the Gaming Control Board for an Open Process and Documents

July 25, 2008 - Taxpayers Can Now Search for, Review State Contracts Online

July 24, 2008 - Sen. Browne's Mortgage Reform Bills Headed to Governor

July 22, 2008 - Orie Joins Auditor General to Call for GPS Monitoring of Sex Offenders

July 18, 2008 - Our Current Session of Reform

July 18, 2008 - Senators Orie and Ferlo Respond to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PDF)

July 17, 2008 - Senator Scarnati to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PDF)

July 16, 2008 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Respond to Senators Orie and Ferlo (PDF)

July 14, 2008 - Orie and Ferlo Submit Formal Comments In Opposition to PITG Casino Bailout 

July 14, 2008 - Orie Seeks All Documents from State and Sports Exhibition Authority with Regard to Failed Majestic Star Deal

July 10, 2008 - Senator Orie Request to Department of General Services - Re: Right TO Know Request regarding Pittsburgh Casino and Arena Projects (PDF)

July 9, 2008 - Landmark Legislation Providing for Autism Insurance Coverage

July 9, 2008 - PHEAA Announces Increase in State Grant Rewards (PDF)

July 4, 2008 - General Assembly Passes $650 Million Alternative Energy Investment Act

July 3, 2008 - Orie: Senate Endorses Bill to Expand PA's Newborn Screening Program

July 3, 2008 - Senate Passes Orie Legislation to Eliminate 'Pinstripe' Patronage

July 2, 2008 - Sen. Orie Champions Approval of Landmark Legislation Providing for Autism Insurance Coverage

June 29, 2008 - Sen. Orie Co-Chair of the Autism Caucus Votes for Landmark Legislation providing for Autism Insurance Coverage

June 27, 2008 - White and Orie Hail Support of Autism Speaks for HB1150

June 18, 2008 - Orie Continues Efforts to Eliminate Waste of Tax Revenues on "Consultants"

June 16, 2008 - Orie and Fumo Introduce Legislation Designed to Strengthen the Turnpike's Code of Ethics

June 11, 2008 - PHEAA 2008 Online Summer State Grant Application (PDF)

June 10, 2008 - Senate Republicans Announce Health Care Package to Improve Access and Affordability

June 10, 2008 - Applicability of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Governor Rendell's Furlough Plan (PDF)

June 10, 2008 - Senator Orie and Pro Football Hall of Fame Member Jim Kelly Call for PA to Adopt Improved Newborn Screenings Bill

June 9, 2008 - Pro Football Hall of Fame Member Jim Kelly To Join Sen. Orie in Pushing for Improved Screenings of Newborns in PA

June 9, 2008 - Senate to Consider Tax Credits for Fire & EMS Volunteers

June 5, 2008 - Finance Committee Approves Tax Stimulus Package

May 28, 2008 - Six-Month Grace Period Begins for College Students (PDF)

May 7, 2008 - New Deer Depredation Program Protects Farmers

May 6, 2008 - 12th Annual Tribute to Veterans and Service People

April 28, 2008 - Student Aid Application Deadline Approaching

April 8, 2008 - Senator Orie Leads Harrisburg Rally Calling for Equal Pay for Women

April 1, 2008 - Orie Offers Resolution on Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 31, 2008 - Dominion Peoples Offers Info on Energy Choice, Assistance Programs

March 13, 2008 - Senate Approves Mortgage Reform Package (The Morning Call)

March 12, 2008 - Orie Introduces Resolution Recognizing March as Women's History Month

February 27, 2008 - PHEAA Temporarily Suspends its Student Lending Activity (PHEAA Release)