February 2012
Senator Ferlo reminds seniors that they can get help paying for their prescriptions.
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Senator Ferlo says with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board turning over $80 million a year to the state’s General Fund, there’s no need to privatize the state store system, and passing his legislation would certainly help modernize its operations. Here’s more from Thursday’s LCB budget hearing in Harrisburg before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Senator Ferlo took to the floor of the state Senate to speak out against passage of legislation to impose a fee on Marcellus Shale gas drilling, saying the bill doesn’t generate enough revenue or do enough to help the Commonwealth or its communities.
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Senator Ferlo strongly objects to anticipated Marcellus Shale compromise legislation which he says was negotiated behind closed doors and is being jammed down the throats of Pennsylvanians. Here are the senator’s Senate Floor remarks:
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January 2012
Senator Ferlo says the schedule forthe 2012-13 budget hearings has omitted hearings for the four state-related universities, and he’d like to see them reinstated.
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November 2011
Senator Ferlo speaks on Senate Floor about Marcellus Shale.
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Senator Ferlo Commends Signing of New Law Banning Texting While Driving in Pennsylvania.
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October 2011
Senator Ferlo speaks on Senate Floor on Senate Bill 1.
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June 2011
Ferlo’s Amendment making Texting while Driving a Primary Offense Gets the Green Light from the Pennsylvania Senate.
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Anti-Marcellus Shale Rally
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April 2011
The Civil War’s 150th Anniversary was observed at State Capitol ceremony Tuesday. Senator Jim Ferlo says we should be proud of Pennsylvania’s role in the war.
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March 2011
Pennsylvania Moment: Help Available for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Families.
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