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2007 News

December 11, 2007 - Senate Again Approves Bill Extending MCARE

December 11, 2007 - Senate Panel Approves Orie Legislation to Establish Specialized Courts in PA

December 3, 2007 - Senate Endorses Orie Legislation to Prohibit Using Names, Images of Fallen Soldiers for Commercial Profit

November 28, 2007 - Orie Votes for Reform Bill to Improve Pennsylvania's Open Records Law

November 13, 2007 - Sen. Orie's Bill Would Make PA One of First States To Implement National Adam Walsh Child Safety Act

November 9, 2007 - Sen. Orie to Unveil Bill Implementing Adam Walsh Child Protection Law in PA

November 1, 2007 - Orie Announces Legislation to Improve Monitoring, Accountability of DCED Grants and Loans

October 16, 2007 - Senator Orie Leads Rally to Promote Awareness of Domestic Violence

Fall 2007 - Legislative Update - Improving Patient Safety

September 17, 2007 - Orie Bill Would Prohibit Using Names, Images Of Fallen Soldiers for Commercial Profit

September 6, 2007 - $1 Million Hearts of Steel Fund Established at The Pittsburgh Foundation

August 15, 2007 - Sen. Orie Introduces Bill to Implement Adam Walsh Child Protection Law in PA

August 14, 2007 - Governor Rendell Requests U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance for Allegheny County

August 10, 2007 - Senator Orie Asks Governor to Declare a Disaster Emergency

July 16, 2007 - Senator Orie Votes for State Budget with No New Taxes

July 16, 2007 - Allegheny County Senate Delegation Wins Arena Funding (PDF)

July 13, 2007 - Senator Orie Holds Office Hours in Ross Township

July 10, 2007- Senator Orie joined legislators to rally for legislation that will reduce the future debt service owed by the Commonwealth for various bond issues. This will make more revenue available to reduce taxes for Pennsylvania residents.
- running time 23 minutes

July 9, 2007 - Senator Orie Provides Statement Regarding the State Budget

July 9, 2007 - Senator Orie responds to the budget impasse and the furlough of state employees.

July 6, 2007 - During session today, Senator Orie of the Senate Republican Caucus comment on the Governor's Energy Policy.

July 6, 2007 - Free Legal Representation for Small Investors offered by Duquesne University School of Law (PDF)

BUDGET UPDATE - July 2, 2007 - Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, Senate Appropriations Chairman Gib Armstrong, and Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Mike Waugh discussed the status of the 2007-08 state budget with Capitol reporters.
- Running time 21 minutes

June 30, 2007 - Senator Orie Comments on the Status of the Budget Negotiations

June 30, 2007 - Sen. Scarnati, Pileggi Call for Bipartisan Agreement to Complete Taxpayer-Friendly Budget by June 30

June 28, 2007 - Little Bug, Big Worries in Cranberry (Post Gazette - PDF)

June 28, 2007 - PA Dept of Agriculture announces detection of Emerald Ash Borer in Pennsylvania (PDF)

June 26, 2007 - Senator Orie Announces Armed Forces Loan Forgiveness Program Extension

June 25, 2007 - Orie Introduces Bill To Eliminate Patronage, Reduce Costs and Open Up Contracting At Turnpike Commission

June 24, 2007 - Orie to Introduce Bill to Set Parameters For Leaving Young Children Unattended

June 21, 2007 - Senator Orie Announces the Senate Passes a Fiscally Responsible Budget

June 21, 2007 - Orie And Dinniman Introduce Legislation To Maximize Pennsylvania's Use Of Tobacco Settlement Funds

June 21, 2007 - West Deer Volunteer Fire Company Receives $9,500

June 19, 2007 - Senator Orie Announces Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extension

May 24, 2007 - Local Law Enforcement Grant Program Available Through the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

May 24, 2007 - The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Announces Applications For The New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) Are Now Available For The 2007-2008 Academic Year (PDF)

May 17, 2007 - OP-ED: Act 1 Rejection Shows Need for New Approach to Eliminate Property Taxes (PDF)

May 11, 2007 - Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Receives $500,000 for Expansion and Renovation Project

May 10, 2007 - Media Alert - Grant Presentation

April 27, 2007 - Orie Introduces Legislation to Eliminate 'Pinstripe' Patronage

April 23, 2007 - Pine-Richland Middle School Student Recognized By State Senate

April 16, 2007 - Senator Orie Introduces Resolution to Study Breast Cancer Standards of Care

April 10, 2007 - Senator Orie to Host 2007 Grant Seminar in Cranberry Township

April 9, 2007 - Orie Legislation to Address Transit Accountability and Funding Issues

April 3, 2007 - Unison Health Plan and CSX Transportation donate $35,000 to Allegheny County Families - (Bridge Educational Foundation - PDF)

April 2, 2007 - Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Company Receives $10,000

March 21, 2007 - Senators Orie and Rafferty Introduce Legislation To Tighten PHEAA Board Practices

March 16, 2007 - Orie:  Auberle Receives $400,000 to Expand Facility for Troubled Youth

March 15, 2007 - Sen Orie Proposes Accountability and Access Reforms to Pennsylvania's Municipal Authorities

March 15, 2007 - Orie: The Children's Institute Receives $500,000 for Expansion and Renovation Project

March 15, 2007 - Sen. Jane Orie to Host March 22 Forum for Emergency Responders

March 13, 2007 - Senate to Protect Students From Bullying

February 26, 2007 - Orie Introduces Reform Legislation to Strengthen Accountability and Reduce Conflicts Of Interest in State Government

February 22, 2007 - Orie Presents $100,000 Grant to the Allegheny County EMS OST

February 22, 2007 - Public Hearing Agenda on State's Storm Response

February 21, 2007 - Orie Again Introduces Legislation to Reform Pennsylvania's Medical Liability System

February 13, 2007 - Senate Passes Orie Bill to Limit State Spending on North Shore Connector

February 13, 2007 - Senate Approves Extension of Fire & EMS Grants

February 6, 2007 - Senator Orie Says Rendell's Proposed Budget Would Result in A $2.5 Billion Tax Increase

• Press Release - Senate Republicans

• Tax Debt Chart

February 5, 2007 - Senator Orie Recognizes February as Women's Heart Awareness Month at Rally

• Photos

• Watch the press conference

February 2007 - Senate Appropriations Committee Announces Budget Hearing Schedule

January 26, 2007 - Senator Orie Provides FAFSA Applications at District Offices

January 11, 2007 - Orie Secures $4 Million for 3 Rivers Wet Weather

January 11, 2007 - Senator Orie Offers Free Tax Service for Senior Citizens

January 11, 2007 - Alumna Senator Jane Clare Orie Rises to Majority Whip in the Pennsylvania Senate

January 10, 2007 - Orie Supports Measure to Limit Timeframe to Seek Reimbursement

January 5, 2007 - Orie Again Seeks Spending Limit for North Shore Connector

January 4, 2007 - PHEAA Reminds Students to Apply for Financial Aid (PDF)

January 2, 2007 - PA Senate Implements Seven Reform Measures Aimed at Opening Legislative Process to Public