Ferlo Calls for Moratorium
on Marcellus Shale
I have introduced legislation calling for a one-year statewide moratorium on all new Marcellus Shale natural gas well drilling in Pennsylvania.
I strongly believe we must take a step back to assess the impacts of this type of drilling on our communities and environment, and take the necessary time to put a protective statutory and regulatory framework in place to protect the public's health and our ecosystems.
SB1447 has been referred to the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for consideration.
PA Department of Environmental Protection - Marcellus Shale Information
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Help the Pittsburgh Pirates in Recognizing One of Baseball's Greats, Bill Mazeroski
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Developments in the District
Pittsburgh Green Innovators
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Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. Expands Services with Stimulus Dollars
Job training, Neighborhood Safety Programs, Emergency Assistance, and Youth Opportunities are just some of the many economic empowerment tools here to help you improve your quality of life.
For more information and/or enrollment
in the following zip codes call:
15206: 724-219-5705
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Participating in Democracy
The Bureau of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation oversees the Commonwealth's electoral process.
To learn more about running for office and election procedures in Pennsylvania, click here
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Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program Will Provide $100 Million in Incentives to Help Fund Solar Electric Projects
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Pennsylvania's Special Loan and Rebate Program for Energy Efficiency
Home Improvements
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Help in Hard Times
Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato today announced the launch of a new, easy-to-navigate web site, entitled “Help in Hard Times,” which offers a vast array of resources for families and individuals to turn to when needed.
The web site, which was developed by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, contains information about employment, food, housing, utility assistance, health care, financial counseling and more.
Click here to visit the Help in Hard Times website |
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Ferlo
Says Slots Have Begun to Pay Off for Pennsylvania Homeowners
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"It is time for the General Assembly to step up and pass legislation that finally tells corporate monopolies that we will not tolerate price gouging; and that we will not stand back idly and allow them to take advantage of a deregulated market to reap colossal windfall profits at the expense and ruination of Pennsylvania families."
Public Utility Commission Testimony
Op-Ed
Legislation to mitigate rate shock
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Capitol Update
Click above to watch Capitol Update with Senator Ferlo discussing National Healthcare policy.
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Rendell Signs Legislation to Create the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program at Connelley
PR Newswire: Governor Rendell Signs Jobs Bill to Spur $1.2 Billion Investment in PA's Economy, Create 18,000 Jobs
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2010 - 2011 Fiscal Year Budget Passed - Ferlo Discusses 'No' Vote
HARRISBURG, July 1, 2010 — Ferlo today offered the following comments following the Senate passage of the state's 2010-2011 budget:
"I could not in good conscience cast a positive vote for the 2010-11 State General Fund budget," Ferlo said. "I chose not speak about my dissension prior to casting a no vote because I did not want to appear criticizing the effort, albeit last minute, of the Governor and four caucuses who had such strongly held contrary views, and eventually compromised to meet the urgent deadline of June 30th."
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Ferlo Calls for a New Commission to Study Effects of Marcellus Shale Drilling
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Pittsburgh Green Innovators Merges Historic Preservation & Sustainable Economic Development
at Connelley School
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Ferlo Calls for Statewide Moratorium on Gas Well Drilling in the Marcellus Shale
PITTSBURGH, June 11, 2010 — Today, Ferlo announced that he is circulating a co-sponsorship memo to his Senate colleagues and will shortly introduce legislation calling for a one year moratorium on all new Marcellus-Shale natural gas well drilling in Pennsylvania.
“An industry has sprung up in our midst which could hold great promise but it could bring more costs than benefits and has the appearance of re-creating the coal industry of the 1880’s in our state,” Senator Ferlo said.
Post-Gazette: Marcellus Shale gas drilling put under microscope
Tribune-Review: Senator Ferlo wants moratorium on Marcellus shale gas well drilling |
Partnership Plans to "Green" Historic Connelley: Pittsburgh Green Innovators Offers Tour for World Environment Day
PITTSBURGH, June 10, 2010 — Ferlo and the board of Pittsburgh Green Innovators (PGI) will host tours of the former Connelley Vocational School this morning and afternoon to honor and celebrate United Nations World Environment Day.
“This project exemplifies and amplifies the push to build local economy through historic preservation and green development strategies. Our board envisions Connelley as the future site of the Pittsburgh region’s premier environmental living, learning, and earning facility,” said Senator Ferlo.
Post-Gazette: Former school to become green center
Tribune-Review: Ex-trade school to teach 'green'
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Honoring Our Veterans
Ferlo joins Hyde Park Mayor George Nicksic, Jo Ellen Bowman of HAVIN, and Apollo Councilwoman Deborah Schrecengost
APOLLO, May 31, 2010 — District 38 was home to numerous Memorial Day ceremonies and Senator Jim Ferlo was honored to give the keynote address in Apollo Borough, Armstrong County. The event was well attended and also featured the re-dedication of the North Plaza and Fountain.
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Ferlo : Inaction on Comprehensive Cell-Phone Ban Could Mean More Lives Lost
HARRISBURG, May 24, 2010 — Ferlo today admonished Senate Republican leadership for inaction on his amendment that would have made it a primary offense to ban cell phone use/texting for all drivers (H.B. 67).
The Senate voted 32-15 to table the Ferlo proposal, which would have applied the ban to all drivers, rather than just junior drivers.
“Senate Republicans have no excuse for burying this critical legislation,” Ferlo said. “I have to wonder why anyone thinks adult drivers are any less distracted by chatting away on cell phones or diverting their eyes from the road to text message than teen drivers.”
Altoona Mirror: Watered-down cell-phone rules fail to satisfy
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Pennsylvania Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program Opens
Starting April 21, 2010, residents of Pennsylvania will be eligible to receive rebates for the purchase of qualifying high efficiency home heating equipment. Qualifying products will be non-electric ENERGY STAR-qualified water heaters, furnaces, and boilers.
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Ferlo Introducing Legislation to Improve Homeowner Property Tax Reductions Program
HARRISBURG, March 10, 2010 —“By bringing gaming to Pennsylvania we’ve added thousands of jobs to our economy and will raise billions of dollars in property tax reductions. It’s important to me that we make the programs as user friendly as possible so that we reduce the taxes of the highest number of homeowners,”said Ferlo.
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Ferlo Supports Table Games and Reform Agreement
HARRISBURG, January 5, 2010 —Ferlo today supported a House-Senate compromise that will allow table games at Pennsylvania casinos, improve oversight of the state’s gaming industry, and provide critical support for Pittsburgh-area libraries.
Post-Gazette: PA Senate OKs table games
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Ferlo Joins Lincoln Primary School for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Student Matinee Performance of The Nutcracker
Student Matinees offer mainstage, full-length performances for students and teachers at discount ticket rates. These performances often include special events such as the intermission presentation, “A Look Behind the Curtain,” by Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr, and expose local children to the arts.
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Cub Scout Pack 152 Pays a Visit to Ferlo
PITTSBURGH, October 24, 2009 — Members of Club Scout Pack 152 from the Fox Chapel and O'Hara Township area visited with Senator Ferlo in his district office today as part of their efforts to earn their Citizenship in the Community merit badges. The children talked with the senator and asked questions about whom he represents in the 38th District, what his job entails, and how laws are passed.
The Boy Scouts of America provides programming for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSC believes — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Learn more about the Cub Scouts
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Ferlo and Community Celebrate York Commons Revitalization
PITTSBURGH, October 21, 2009 — Ferlo, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Councilman Patrick Dowd, representatives from Presbyterian Senior Care, local senior citizens, and many more came together for a commemorative sledgehammer ceremony for the future York Commons.
The revitalization will transform the obsolete Lambeth Apartments into 102 state-of-the-art units known as York Commons. The apartment community will build on its 40-year history of service to continue to meet the needs of low-income older adults in the Lawrenceville community.
View the ceremony program
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Ferlo Presents Natrona Heights Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
HARRISBURG, September 29, 2009 -This event is a year in the making,” Ferlo said. “I am pleased to see the completion of the park and playground. This recreation amenity will be key to improving the quality of life for all citizens of this community and will be the equivalent of a local town square.”
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Senator Ferlo Joins Family Members And Dignitaries at Historic Ground Breaking For the New K. Leroy Irvis Science Center at CCAC
The state of the art center will house labs with the most advanced technology available and be built using sustainable design principles, seeking a silver LEED designation. It shall honor an exemplary public servant who served as the first African-American Speaker of the House in a state legislature since Reconstruction.
Tribune-Review:Ground broken for K. Leroy Irvis Science Center at CCAC
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Bloomfield Community Dedicates Officer Paul J. Sciullo II Memorial Field in honor of slain officer
PITTSBURGH, August 21, 2009 - Ferlo, Mayor Ravenstahl, and members of City Council joined with Bloomfield Citizens Council, residents, and family members to commemorate the renaming of Dean's Field to Officer Paul J. Sciullo II Memorial Field.
"This was his town, and this was the field he played on," said Janet Scullion, president of the Bloomfield Citizens Council, as she stood in front of a picture of Sciullo at age 10 swinging at a pitch. "This is where he played, where he worked, where he loved his family. This will forever be Paulie's field."
Officer Sciullo was one of three Pittsburgh policemen shot and killed in an April 4 ambush in Stanton Heights.
Tribune-Review: Bloomfield honors slain officer Sciullo II at Little League Baseball Field
Post-Gazette: Field dedicated to slain police officer
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Ferlo and Sharpsburg Residents Celebrate Dedication of Community Library
1212 Main St.
Ph: 412-781-0783
Hours:
Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
A branch of the Laurie Ann West Library
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