Senate Committee Backs Sen. Boscola’s Snow/Ice Removal Bill

Harrisburg – March 30, 2017 – The state Senate Transportation Committee has unanimously approved Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislation (Senate Bill 435) that would penalize motorists, including truckers, for not removing snow and ice from vehicles before driving....

Boscola Announces State Funds for Local Sewer/Water Projects

Harrisburg – March 29, 2017 – State Senator Lisa Boscola today announced a total of $710,000 in state grants for four local sewer infrastructure improvement projects. “I’m pleased to help obtain these state funds to expedite improvements to our...

State Senators Discuss Vocational and Job Training at Thorndale Hearing

Coatesville, March 23, 2017 — At Sen. Andy Dinniman’s request, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on vocational and job training opportunities for people with disabilities. “This hearing is aimed at giving local participants, advocates...

Boscola and Scavello Sponsor Bill to End Gerrymandering

HARRISBURG, Feb. 16, 2017 — State Senators Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Mario Scavello (R-Monroe/Northampton) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish an independent commission to draw up Pennsylvania’s legislative maps. “It’s time to...

Boscola Pleased with Streamlined State Budget

Harrisburg, Feb 7, 2017 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $32.3 billion state budget proposal for fiscal 2017-18: “This budget proposal is a workable solution to the state’s financial...

Boscola Spearheads Call for Special Session on Property Tax Elimination

Harrisburg, Feb. 1, 2017 – Continuing to lead legislative efforts to eliminate property taxes, state Sen. Lisa Boscola today joined fellow Senate Democrats in calling for Gov. Tom Wolf to call a special legislative session on property tax reform. A long-time advocate...