March 2009

Sen. Orie questioned the impact of gaming on lottery revenues and the services that senior citizens receive from lottery funds.

Sen. Orie asked why DEP halted payments to municipalities seeking reimbursement for the costs of septic system inspections.

Sen. Orie asked how the Administration monitors "no-bid contracts" and the millions of dollars spent for legal and other services.
 

Sen. Orie questioned the awarding of incentive bonuses to fund managers during the budget hearing for SERS/PSERS.

Sen. Orie discussed her legislation to restructure the government contract bidding process with Secretary of the Treasury Rob McCord.

Sen. Orie discussed her proposed legislation to expand Alternative Courts with Secretary of Corrections Jeffrey Beard.

Sen. Orie questioned the Secretary of Education as to why the Department persists in moving forward with its controversial statewide testing scheme when the General Assembly has been clear in its objections.

Citing a study indicating that Pennsylvania has the highest regulatory costs for gaming in the nation, Sen. Orie took issue with the PGCB's request for a budget increase.

Citing a study indicating that Pennsylvania has the highest regulatory costs for gaming in the nation, Sen. Orie took issue with the PGCB's request for a budget increase.