Senate Committee Votes to Extend Declaration for Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge
March 30, 2022

Senate Committee Votes to Extend Declaration for Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge

Following the lead of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, led by Chairman Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), today the Senate unanimously approved a resolution to extend the disaster emergency declaration of Jan. 28 until Sept. 30 for the collapse of the Forbes Avenue/Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh.  [Read More]

Senate Reestablishes Bipartisan Fire & EMS Caucus
February 28, 2022

Senate Reestablishes Bipartisan Fire & EMS Caucus

A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania senators today announced the reformation of the Senate Fire & EMS (emergency medical services) Caucus to address issues and initiatives that support first responders across the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Stefano Announces $1.1 Million Grant to Provide Free Broadband Access
February 15, 2022

Stefano Announces $1.1 Million Grant to Provide Free Broadband Access

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced $1.1 million in funding will be used to support Fayette County and its broadband initiative to provide free broadband access to extremely underserved areas of the county.  [Read More]

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February 9, 2022

Stefano Bill Awarding $25 Million to First Responders Passes General Assembly

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) that would implement the decision of Pennsylvania voters to allow municipal-owned fire companies to participate in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Program received support from the General Assembly and moves to the governor for his signature.   [Read More]

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February 8, 2022

PA Can’t Print the Money Wolf Needs for His Budget, Stefano Says

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) issued the following statement following the budget address that Gov. Tom Wolf delivered today to a joint session of the General Assembly:  [Read More]

Stefano Connects Local Fire and EMS with Funding Opportunities
February 4, 2022

Stefano Connects Local Fire and EMS with Funding Opportunities

This week, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) held First Responders Funding Workshops in Perryopolis and Somerset.  [Read More]

STEFANO TO HOST FIRST RESPONDER FUNDING WORKSHOP
January 20, 2022

STEFANO TO HOST FIRST RESPONDER FUNDING WORKSHOP

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) will be hosting a First Responders Funding Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Fayette County and Thursday, Feb. 3, in Somerset County.   [Read More]

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January 19, 2022

Stefano Bill would enhance Pennsylvania’s EMS System

This week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to help facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state lines in the performance of their duties.   [Read More]

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