Governor’s 2013 Budget
Read Senator Ferlo’s complete remarks on Governor Corbett’s fiscal year 2012-2013 Budget Proposal. Find out more information and download documents with details on the budget presented on February 7th.
UPMC vs. Highmark
This page is dedicated to the bitter corporate dispute between Highmark, Inc. and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). With over 3 million members, Highmark is the largest health insurer in our state. UPMC is a 14-hospital system with over 2,000 doctors and worldwide operations. Both are highly successful, Pittsburgh based, tax-exempt organizations. Both control over 60% of their respective markets, and are top employers in Allegheny County.
Health Care Reform
This page is designed to give an explanation of single payer healthcare and background on Senator Ferlo’s initiatives with stakeholders to promote healthcare reform. Here you will find video and articles, and latest news about this issue.
Marcellus Shale
The Marcellus Shale is a geological formation found under Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia between 5,000 and 8,000 feet below the surface of the ground. This fossil fuel resource possesses enormous opportunities, but perhaps even more environmental, public health, economic, and social challenges. Senator Ferlo has been on the front lines of the battle to contain these risks.