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2009| Top
December 18 Ferlo Announces Local Clean Energy Grant
December 9 Senators Urge Non-Profits To Live Up To Commitment
November 10 Ferlo Announces Local CFA Funding
October 20 Ferlo and Single Payer Advocates Rally at State Capitol
September 29 Ferlo Presents Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
September 9 Clean Energy Projects Get a State Funded Boost
August 26 Legislation Making Key Pension Reforms Passes the Senate
August 13 Ferlo Contests Proposed G-20 Security Activities at the Point
July 30 Ferlo and President Obama's Former Physician Speak in DC, Agree on Expanded and Improved Medicare For All - Joined by thousands to voice support for single-payer health care
July 28 Health Care Legislation Gets Recognized by City of Pittsburgh
June 17 Ferlo: Fort Pitt Museum Will Remain Open!
June 11 Ferlo to Introduce Healthcare Reform Bill
June 9 Ferlo: State Loan Will Breathe Life Back Into the Area
April 20 Ferlo Announces Over $18 Million in PENNVEST Funds
April 1 Ferlo Leading the Charge For Juvenile Justice Reform
February 6 Ferlo Hosts Kick-Off for "Give A Lincoln For Lincoln" Campaign
January 16 Ferlo: Tax Credits Available for First Responders
2008| Top
December 30 Ferlo Pushes for Reenacting Hate Crimes Provisions
December 12 Ferlo Wants Troubled Bar in Natrona Padlocked
October 31 Senator Ferlo and Senator Logan Host Uniform Construction Code Luncheon
October 9 Funds Give Boost to Pittsburgh Housing Projects
October 8 Ferlo Applauds Nomination of Joseph Williams III
October 7 Funds Give Boost to Allegheny Economy and Agriculture Industry
September 30 Ferlo Sponsors "Public Art in Public Places" Contest
September 17 Op-Ed: Ferlo Says Utility Price Gouging Has to Stop
September 17 Ferlo Introduces Legislation to Stem Electric Rate Crisis
September 8 Ferlo Calls for Urban Redevelopment Authority Reforms
September 8 Vandergrift Main Street Gets Lift
September 5 Ferlo: PA Smoking Ban Is A Good First Step- I Will Push For Legislation That Goes Further
August 8 PA Peace Community Unites to 'Bring the Guard Home"

August 8

Senator Ferlo Fights for Universal Single-Payer Healthcare Model
July 31 Ferlo and Orie Again Ask Gaming Control Board For An Open Process and Documents
July 30 Ferlo Hosts Medicare Birthday Celebration
July 18 Governor Signs Mortgage Reform Bills
July 14 Orie and Ferlo Submit Formal Comments In Opposition to PITG Casino Bailout
July 1 Senate Democrats Act to Stem Expected Spike in Electric Bills
June 26 Ferlo Announces $10 Million to Redevelop Nabisco Bakery Plant
June 17
Ferlo Pleased With Dr. Edmund Effort's Board Nomination
May 13
Ferlo Applauds Senate Committee Passage of Bills to Protect Homeowners
May 12
Ferlo Announces Grant to Pittsburgh Police Department K-9 Unit
May 12
Ferlo Announces Local Meeting on Water Infrastructure Needs

April 1

Ferlo : Use Mayview Sale Proceeds For Mental Health Services

March 11

As Lead Co-Sponsor, Ferlo Pleased with Passage of Anti-Predatory Lending Bills

February 12

Ferlo : Bipartisan Effort Fuled Open Records Passage
January 30 Ferlo Lauds Passage of Open Records Bill
2007| Top

October 23

Senator Ferlo Commends Progressive Amendments to Open Records Bill in Senate Committee

October 17

Senator Ferlo Announces Local CFA Funding
September 11
Senator Ferlo Introduces Bill to Ban Mobile Phone Use While Driving
July 23
Senator Ferlo Hosts Peoples' Pittsburgh History Project version 250 Kickoff Meeting
June 25
Senator Ferlo to Rally For Film, Television Production in PA
June 19
Ferlo Applauds Judicial Appointments
June 15
Ferlo Advocates for Jonas Salk Legacy Fund in Op-Ed
May 9
Senator Ferlo To Host Town Meeting On Route 28 Plan
May 1
Ferlo Introduces Death Penalty Moratorium Legislation
April 11
Ferlo Announces Check Presentation for F.L.A.G.
March 21
State Senators Introduce Green Building Legislation
March 19
Ferlo Appeals to PennDOT for Route 28 Lane Moratorium
March 19
Ferlo Introduces Bill To Create Jonas Salk Legacy Fund
March 9
Ferlo to Introduce Access Amendments to Open Records Act
February 22
Ferlo Calls for Constitutional Convention in Testimony Before State Government Committee
February 9
DEP Secretary McGinty Speaks At Ferlo Green Luncheon Forum
January 22
Senator Ferlo Voices Support for Mass Transit Reform
January 3
Senator Ferlo Announces $300,000 In Grants For Alle-Kiski Communities
2006| Top
Nov 3
Senator Ferlo Announces $300,000 In Grants For Alle-Kiski Communities
Oct 31
Ferlo Hosts National Historic Trust Reception
Oct 28
Ferlo Announces Visitability Tax Credit Becomes Law
Oct 19
Ferlo Announces Grant to Support Green Government Task Force
Oct 18
Ferlo Announces Unanimous Passage of Visitability Tax Credit
Oct 13
Ferlo Announces Grand Re-Opening Of West Deer Senior Center
Oct 4
Ferlo Op-Ed: Legislature Passed The Buck On November Ballot Referendum
Sept 27
Ferlo Calls For Constitutional Convention
Aug 28
Ferlo Announces $1,000 Reward For Parks Township Arson Information
July 18
Ferlo: State Funds Headed For Lawrenceville Technology Center
July 7
Ferlo Celebrates Forbes Field Wall History
June 28
Ferlo Announces Unanimous Passage of Visitability Tax Credit
June 12
Ferlo Announces Forbes Field Wall Celebration for All-Star Weekend
June 2
Ferlo Submits Harrah's New Orleans Bankruptcy Comments to PGCB
May 26
Ferlo Announces Introduction of Anti-Predatory Lending Legislation
May 8
Ferlo Calls On Alle-Kiski Medical Center To Host Public Meeting On Maternity Unit Closing
Apr 19
Ferlo Announces Unanimous Confirmation of Dr. Esther Bush
Apr 18
Official Testimony of State senator Jim Ferlo to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Apr 5
Ferlo Announces First Vote on Visitability Tax Credit a Success
Mar 22
Ferlo Announces over $1 Million in Funding for Wastewater Projects
Mar 17
Ferlo Introduces Visitability Tax Credit Bill
Feb 17
Burtner House Receives Ferlo Grant from Department of Community & Economic Development
Feb 17
Environmental Protection Secretary McGinty Speaks at "Green" Luncheon Forum Hosted by Ferlo
Feb 8
Ferlo: 2006-07 Budget is a Caring Budget
Jan 26
Ferlo to Introduce Healthcare Reform Bill
2005| Top
Dec 21
Senator Ferlo Gives Initial Endorsement to Penguins Arena-Slots Development
Dec 20
Ferlo Hosts Sharpsburg Library Benefit
Dec 19
Ferlo Applauds State Investment in Downtown Pittsburgh
Dec 15
Ferlo: Property Tax Relief Package Provides Speedy Relief To Seniors
Dec 13
Ferlo Lauds Woodruff's Appointment to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Dec 7
Ferlo Blasts So-Called Voter Reform Bill
Dec 6
Ferlo Praises Weatherization Legislation
Nov 16
Senator Ferlo Praises Eastside Development and Applauds CFA Decision
Nov 15
Senator Ferlo Submits Objections to Horse Racing Commission
Nov 2
Senator Ferlo Successful in Repeal of Pay Raise
Oct 26
Senator Ferlo Honors Steelers' Legendary Commentator Myron Cope
Oct 11
Senator Ferlo to Introduce Consumer Friendly Wine Legislation
Oct 3
Ferlo Introduces Legislation to Roll Back Winter Shut-offs
Sept 27
Senator Ferlo Secures Funding for Allegheny River Towns
Aug 18
Ferlo to Introduce Legislation to Roll Back New Utility Law
Aug 15
Ferlo Joins Cindy Sheehan in Crawford, Texas
June 28
Senator Ferlo Urges Governor Rendell to Nominate Dwayne Woodruff for Vacancy on Court of Common Pleas
June 28
Senator Ferlo Honors Diabetic Mountain Climber
MAy 10
Senator Ferlo Introduces Legislation to Protect Surviving Spouses of Our Military Men and Women Killed in Action
Apr 13
Senator Ferlo Calls For Strengthening Of Consumer Protections Against Abusive Lending Practices
Apr 4
Senators Costa And Ferlo To Host Town Meeting On Act 72 This Thursday In Pittsburgh
Mar 4
Senator Ferlo To Host Consumer Finance Awareness Day
Feb 25
Senator Ferlo Calls For A Delay In Act 72 Deadline
Feb 14
Ferlo Uuges Homeowners To Sign Up For Statewide Tax Relief
Jan 5
Ferlo Remains Committed To Key Senate Legislative Committees
   
2004| Top
Nov 18
Senator Ferlo Opposes Pay Raise 
Oct 6
Senator Ferlo Introduces Flood Relief Package To Pennsylvania Legislature 
Apr 1
Ferlo Rips Senate Republicans For Thwarting State Procurement Strategy Expected To Save $100 Million 
Mar 24
Ferlo Lauds Senate Passage Of Economic Development Package 
Jan 30
Ferlo To Introduce Bill Reversing Pittsburgh Parking Tax Hike 
Jan 21
Senator Ferlo Welcomes Passage Of Bill That Creates Grant Program Geared To Stimulate Community Revitalization  
Jan 20
Senator Ferlo To Introduce New Longwall Mining Legislation To Protect Home And Business Owners  
2003| Top  
   
Dec 24
Senator Jim Ferlo Pushes for a New Plan On City Budget Crisis
Dec 8
Ferlo Encourages Seniors Eligible for Expanded Benefits to Apply for PACE/PACENET Membership
Nov 13
Senator Ferlo Introduces Clean Energy Bill - Legislation Calls For Phased-In Increase in Renewable Energy Sales in Pennsylvania
Nov 13
Senator Ferlo and the Pittsburgh Symphony Team Up to Help Casino Theatre Rehabilitation
Aug 6
Ferlo Will Co-Sponsor Free Seminar for Older Adults and Their Families on August 27th in Natrona Heights
July 8
Ferlo Rips Santorum for Delaying State Bill Extending Prescription Drug Benefits to 100,000 Older Pennsylvanians
May 30
Business Community Heralds Ferlo Bill That Would Spur New Product Research and Development
May 7
Senate Bill Increases Business Incntives for Research and Development in Pennsylvania
Jan 15
Ferlo Named Democratic Chair of Game and Fisheries Committee
Jan 6
Senator-Elect Ferlo to Take Oath of Office on Tuesday
   
   
   
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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