State Senator Pat Stefano (PA)
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Recent News About State Senator Pat Stefano (PA)
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Stefano and Metzgar organize veterans appreciation breakfast in Somerset
Senator Pat Stefano and Representative Carl Walker Metzgar will host a breakfast to honor veterans for their service.
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Windber Borough receives over $523K in state grants for infrastructure improvements
Senator Pat Stefano and Representative Jim Rigby have announced that Windber Borough will receive two state grants amounting to more than $523,000. These funds are distributed through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
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Somerset County receives $3.3 million in state grants for safety improvements
State Senator Pat Stefano announced the allocation of nearly $3.3 million in grants to Somerset County, awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The funds aim to enhance public safety and quality of life within the county.
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Warner and Stefano announce $2.44 million in grants for Fayette County
Rep. Ryan Warner and Sen. Pat Stefano have announced over $2.44 million in state grants awarded to various municipalities and a school district within Fayette County's 52nd Legislative District. The funding aims to support local infrastructure, facilities, and services.
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State grants provide nearly $2.9 million for Fayette County projects
Senator Pat Stefano and Representative Charity Grimm Krupa have announced that state grants totaling nearly $2.9 million have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The funding is intended for essential equipment and infrastructure improvements to enhance public safety, environmental protection, and the quality of life in Fayette County.
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Topper and Stefano announce $3 million grants for Bedford County improvements
Several community-improvement projects in Bedford County have been awarded nearly $3 million in funding, as announced by Representative Jesse Topper and Senator Pat Stefano. The funds are allocated to enhance public safety and infrastructure.
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Fayette County legislators hold senior information fair at Penn State Fayette
Senator Pat Stefano, Representative Ryan Warner, and Representative Charity Grimm Krupa organized an informational event for seniors in Fayette County. The fair took place on October 16 at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.
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Pennsylvania allocates $2.3M for broadband expansion in Fayette and Somerset
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has allocated over $2.3 million in grants to enhance internet access in Fayette and Somerset counties. This funding aims to improve broadband infrastructure and ensure consistent access across the state, as stated by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32).
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Pennsylvania Senate bill offers community service option for driver's license reinstatement
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has given its final approval to a new piece of legislation introduced by Senators Pat Stefano and Jay Costa. The bill aims to provide an alternative for Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fines associated with their suspended licenses due to routine violations. This option would allow magisterial district judges to offer community service as a substitute for financial payments.
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Bridge dedicated to honor local Navy aviator Leroy Freeman Berkebile
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) held a ceremony on Sept. 20 to dedicate the Leroy Freeman Berkebile Memorial Bridge. The event took place in North Star Middle School’s parking lot, with local officials, students, teachers, and Berkebile's family and friends in attendance.
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Stefano to unveil Captain Leroy Freeman Berkebile Memorial Bridge
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) will host a ceremony to designate the bridge on state Route 403, over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning Township, as the Captain Leroy Freeman Berkebile Memorial Bridge on Friday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place on the eastbound side of the bridge, near North Star Middle School.
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Stefano hosts Senior Expo in Bedford County on Sept. 5
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) is hosting a free Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bedford County Fairgrounds, located at 729 W. Pitt St., Bedford.
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Senate passes bill offering community service option for suspended licenses
The Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senators Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43), allowing magisterial district judges to offer Pennsylvania drivers, who are unable to pay the fees and fines of their suspended licenses, the option to pursue community service as an alternative payment method. This provision would apply only to drivers whose suspensions resulted from routine violations.
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Stefano, Rothman bill aims to protect homebuyers through increased transparency
Legislation sponsored by Senators Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) to protect homebuyers is set to be signed into law. Senate Bill 1173 would require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate salesperson license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act.
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Bill proposing community service alternatives for license suspension moves forward in Pennsylvania
The Senate Transportation Committee has voted in favor of a bill sponsored by Senators Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43), which offers an alternative for Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees associated with their suspended licenses. Senate Bill 1118 proposes that magisterial district judges can assign community service as a payment alternative for individuals financially unable to cover the costs related to traffic offenses, rather than imposing indefinite license suspensions.
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Stefano's nursing accreditation and utility stakeholder bills advance in Senate Committee
On June 12, 2024, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee voted in favor of two bills sponsored by committee chairman Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32). Senate Bill 1251 aims to align Pennsylvania Nursing Law with federal regulations. Currently, the law only recognizes regionally accredited educational institutions as eligible to offer registered nurse (RN) education programs. The proposed bill would allow both regionally and nationally accredited schools in Pennsylvania to offer RN programs.
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Senate passes bill mandating licenses for residential wholesalers
HARRISBURG – The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senators Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) aimed at protecting homebuyers by requiring individuals involved in residential wholesaling to obtain a real estate salesperson or broker license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act.
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Stefano and Metzgar announce senior expo in Somerset on June 6
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) will host a free expo for senior citizens on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, located at 1845 N. Center Ave., Somerset.
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Senate Committee Passes Stefano Bill Enabling Reduced Ratepayer Costs
On May 1, 2024, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee made a significant move by passing legislation that could potentially lower ratepayer costs for public utilities. Sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), Senate Bill 1174 aims to provide relief to public utilities by allowing them to petition the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for waivers from certain laws, regulations, or policies.Sen. Stefano emphasized the importance of reducing costs for consumers, stating, "Consumers continue to see increases in their utility bills and we...
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More Than $13 Million Dedicated to Improve Broadband Access in Somerset County
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R- Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced that Somerset County fiber infrastructure received a $13.3 million boost in federal funding from the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). The funding would be used to increase broadband throughout the county by constructing fiber optic networks."Every home and business in the Commonwealth must have access to high-quality broadband for day-to-day productivity and leisure. I am pleased to see the importance of these projects recognized...