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Ferlo
Says Slots Have Begun to Pay Off for Pennsylvania Homeowners
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Governor Announces State Budget
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High Heat Bills
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Capitol Update
Click above to watch Capitol Update with Senator Ferlo discussing National Healthcare policy.
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Ferlo Applauds Senate Committee Passage of Bills to Protect Homeowners
HARRISBURG, May 13, 2008 -Ferlo today announced that the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee passed three bills that would take significant steps towards promoting new and rehabilitating housing development and protecting homeowners and combating foreclosures.
“I am very proud to support this legislation. In view of the nation’s uncertain economy, it is essential that Pennsylvania make strides towards protecting our residents from predatory lenders. It is imperative that the legislature takes immediate action on these three bills. We need to reverse the current trend of mortgage foreclosures and this is a great way to start.”
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Ferlo Announces Grant to Pittsburgh Police Department K-9 Unit
HARRISBURG, May 12, 2008 -In response to the Pittsburgh Police Department’s tragic loss last week of Officer Aulf, a highly trained police dog, Senator Ferlo today announced that he has secured a $10,000 DCED grant for the Pittsburgh Police Department.
The grant is intended to secure and train another dog in the K-9 Unit patrolling the streets of Pittsburgh as soon as possible.
Ferlo said, “As we observed the memorial service for this valuable member of our local Police force this past week-end we are reminded of the valor and vital police protection we as citizens are provided on a 24 hour basis, in our homes and communities.”
Post Gazette: State grant to let city acquire new police dog
Tribune Review: Pittsburgh police to get $10,000 for replacement dog |
Ferlo Announces Local Meeting on Water Infrastructure Needs
HARRISBURG, May 12, 2008 - Senator Ferlo today announced that Governor Rendell’s Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force will hold a local public meeting to gather ideas on how to address aging and deteriorating water systems across the state.
“It is essential that the state takes steps to ensure our drinking water and wastewater treatment systems are reliable and up-to-date. We need to hear what concerns and issues the citizens of Pennsylvania have, and take them into consideration when the task force makes recommendations to the Governor.”
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Ferlo sends letter to President requesting intervention
to secure Federal Student Loans
PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2008 - "I am writing to
respectfully request your immediate action to prevent
any disruption in the flow of Federal student loans to
individuals attending post-secondary institutions
throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
nationwide."
"Every day that PHEAA and other student loan
providers do not have access to the capital markets, is
another day that we move closer to a funding crisis for
students and their families."
Read the letter
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Ferlo: Use Mayview Sale Proceeds For Mental Health
Services
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HARRISBURG,
April
1, 2008 –
State Sen. Jim Ferlo
(D-Pittsburgh) today introduced legislation that would
mandate the use of money generated from the sale of Mayview State Hospital in Bridgeville, Allegheny County,
for other community mental health facilities and
services.
“With the impending closure of Mayview State
Hospital, it is important that the state legislature
redirect the funds from the sale to other mental health
care facilities,” Ferlo said. “Every dollar from this
sale should help those who rely on mental health care
services.
Department of Public Welfare
Secretary Estelle Richman testifies during the hearing
on the future of Mayview Hospital
At Ferlo’s request, the Senate Democratic Policy
Committee held a hearing Thursday, April 3rd in
Pittsburgh to discuss the impact of the closure of Mayview State Hospital on the facility’s patients and
staff.
The hearing was held in the Pittsburgh
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor of the City County
Building.
Tribune Review:
Send Mayview sale funds to other facilities: Ferlo
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Co-Sponsor, Ferlo Pleased with Passage of Anti-Predatory
Lending Bills |
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 HARRISBURG,
March 11, 2008 - State Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-Pittsburgh) today applauded the state Senate’s unanimous passage of the
package of six bills that protect homeownership and
guard against predatory lending practices.
Long before the issue became a national crisis, Sen.
Ferlo had reached across the aisle to his colleagues and
began collaborating with the Banking Secretary to craft
legislation that addresses the home foreclosure and
predatory lending crisis.
“These common sense bills would
ensure that Pennsylvania consumers are better protected
from predatory lenders and mortgage foreclosures,” Ferlo
said. “I would like to thank Sen. Pat Browne for his
cooperation and commitment to this legislation, and I
would also like to commend Department of Banking
Secretary Steve Kaplan for continuing the good work we
started with former Sec. Bill Schenck.”
Click
here to Listen to Floor Remarks
Times Leader:
Homebuyer protection bills pass Pa. Senate
Morning Call:
Senate approves mortgage reform package
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