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2010-2011 BUDGET

• Summaries and Video Clips
• March 2, 2010 - During the Department of Education budget hearing, Senator Mike Waugh (R-28) questions Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak about staffing decisions at the school level.
  
• February 17, 2010 - Senator Mike Waugh (R-28) discusses the importance of state fair funding with Agriculture Secretary Russ Redding.
  
• February 16, 2010 - Senator Waugh questions the Secretary of Revenue and the Secretary of the Budget
  
• Budget Overview – The Senate Appropriations Committee has prepared an overview of the Governor’s Budget proposal
• February 9, 2010 – Governor’s Budget Address
• More Budget Information

FEDERAL STIMULUS DOLLARS

• February 2010 – Recovery Act Annual Report for Pennsylvania (PDF)
• January 2010 – Citizens' Update (PDF)
• October 2009 – A Citizens’ Update (PDF) has been compiled for residents of the Commonwealth to learn about the progress being made in Pennsylvania through the use of federal stimulus money.
• Assistance Available - Individuals, businesses and local governments may qualify for tax credits, grants and financing under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

• www.recovery.pa.gov - This website has been established to provide residents the ability to track the distribution and use of Pennsylvania's stimulus money. Find out how stimulus dollars are being spent in York County.

• Stimulus Oversight Commission – On March 27th Governor Rendell created a Commission to provide oversight of Pennsylvania's approximately $16 billion share of the Federal stimulus money, and I have been appointed to serve as the Senate Republican Caucus' representative.

SENATE RULES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

• Senate Resolution 228 was introduced by Senator Scarnati on January 19, 2010.

• I have signed on as a co-sponsor of this bi-partisan set of rules that will ensure Senate members, their staff, and the public have a clear understanding of what conduct is and is not allowed within the Senate.

• The Senate Rules and Executive Nominations held a hearing on February 3, 2010 to gather testimony on the proposal. Click here to access audio clips and written testimony from guests.

Recent News

March 16, 2010 - Governor Signs Waugh's Bank Robbery Legislation

March 9, 2010 - During session, Senator Waugh introduces Pennsylvania's Junior Miss, Ashley Gochoco.

February 3, 2010 - Waugh Legislation to Impose Court Costs on Defendants Garners Senate Passage

January 2010 - Senator Waugh television show this month features highlights from the 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show.

January 27, 2010 - Senate Committee Approves Waugh Legislation to Impose Court Costs on Defendants 

November 9, 2009 - Waugh, DePasquale Champion Hydrocephalus Awareness

November 6, 2009 - Waugh to Participate in Hydrocephalus Awareness Press Conference

October 6, 2009 - Senator Waugh's E-Newsletter

September 25, 2009 - Waugh Questions Distribution of Federal Stimulus Funds to ACORN

September 11, 2009 - Senator Waugh Joins Legislative Leaders to Announce Budget Agreement

August 2009 - Senator Waugh's Television Show Posted Online

August 2009 – Senator Waugh spoke with The Commonwealth Foundation regarding prevailing wage issues.  Click the link for the Foundation and Senator Waugh’s interview is contained in Segment 4.

August 11, 2009 - Senator Waugh comments on Senate Bill 240, which would modernize, standardize and improve Pennsylvania's Emergency Medical Services Law to ensure high levels of patient care and greater public safety.

August 5, 2009 -  Senator Waugh's E-Newsletter

August 4, 2009 - Waugh's Bank Robbery Legislation Clears House Judiciary Committee

August 2, 2009 - Waugh participates in Harley Davidson "Save Our Plant" Rally. View Photos.

July 20, 2009 - Senator Waugh comments after the Senate voted to amend House Bill 1416.  The vote restored higher education and student aid to the general fund budget. The Senate spending plan is balanced and does not require any tax increases.
 

July 14, 2009 - Senator Waugh urges action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

July 9, 2009 - Senator Waugh's E-Newsletter

July 2009 - Senator Waugh's Television Show Posted Online

July 2, 2009 - Waugh's Modular Building Legislation Receives Final Passage, Heads to Governor

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Announcements

H1N1 Flu Website

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health has launched a website, H1N1inPA.com, for residents to access important information regarding the virus.

Chesapeake Bay – Online Tools

The Chesapeake Bay Program has launched several online tools that can help you learn more about the Chesapeake Bay, the watershed in which you live, and the effects our daily lives have on the Bay.

Health Care Update

Click here to read an online newsletter covering important health care issues such as extended insurance for adult children, a mini-COBRA program for small employers, and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Local Technical Assistance Program
 (LTAP) for Municipalities

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