Recent News

July 1, 2009 - Enacting a Responsible State Budget

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

June 29, 2009 - Senate News Brief

June 22, 2009 - Senate News Brief

June 18, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Writes to Senators Specter, Casey on Education Funding
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) urged U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Robert P. Casey, Jr., to contact the U.S. Secretary of Education to ensure that Pennsylvania is not unfairly penalized for allocating education funds in a manner authorized by the federal stimulus funding law.

June 17, 2009 - Senator Pileggi: Sheriff McGinn Named to Board of Governors for the State System of Higher Education

June 16, 2009 - News For Constituents

June 15, 2009 - Senate News Brief

June 9, 2009 - Senator Pileggi: Legislation Protecting Tax-Exempt Status of Charter Schools Approved by the Senate

June 8, 2009 - Senate News Brief

June 1, 2009 - Senate News Brief

May 28, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Hosting Kids' Fun Fair on June 6

May 27, 2009 - Senator Pileggi: New Fiscal Office Would Bring Transparency to Pennsylvania Budget Process

May 21, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Announces Opening of Solar Grant Program for Pennsylvania Residents, Small Businesses

May 20, 2009 - Senator Pileggi to Host Senior Expo in Aston on May 29

May 18, 2009 - Senators Pileggi, Baker Work to Save Volunteer Emergency Responders from Unnecessary Paperwork 

May 13, 2009 - News For Constituents

May 4, 2009 - Senate News Brief

April 29, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Announces Public Forum to Discuss Future of Brandywine Battlefield 

April 28, 2009 - Senate News Brief

April 23, 2009 - Senators Pileggi, Dinniman Host Meeting on Route 29 Slip Ramp, Turnpike Widening Projects

April 22, 2009 - News For Constituents

April 20, 2009 - Senate News Brief

April 1, 2009 - Senate Approves Senator Pileggi's Bill to Strengthen Reporting Requirement of Personal Data Breaches

April 1, 2009 - News For Constituents

March 30, 2009 - Senate News Brief

March 27, 2009 - Senators Pileggi, Vogel to Introduce Senate Rule Addressing Potential Abuse of Non-Profits

March 25, 2009 - Senate Republican Leaders Seek to Set Core Guidelines For Determining How Federal Stimulus Funds are Spent

March 23, 2009 - Senators Pileggi, Mellow Announce RSS Feeds, Providing Easier Access to Senate Activity

March 23, 2009 - Senate News Brief

March 13, 2009 - Senate News Brief

March 6, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Introduces Legislation to Require Electronic Filing of Campaign Reports

March 6, 2009 - News For Constituents

March 5, 2009 - Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program Applications Available at Sen. Pileggi's District Offices

March 3, 2009 - Senate Majority Leader Pileggi, Senator Eichelberger Visit Altoona Medical Center to Discuss Plan to Boost Community Health Care

February 27, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Supports Bill to Ensure Transparency, Accountability of Stimulus Funds

February 23, 2009 - Senate News Brief

February 20, 2009 - News For Constituents

February 12, 2009 - Senate Majority Leader Pileggi, Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee Chairman Erickson Visit Crozer-Chester Medical to Discuss Plan to Boost Community Health Care
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February 10, 2009 - Senator Pileggi: Bill Would Prohibit Contingency Fees for Lobbying on Procurement Issues

February 9, 2009 - Senate News Brief

February 3, 2009 - Senators Pileggi, Mellow Applaud Senate Adoption of Rule Prohibiting Robo-Call Funding

February 2, 2009 - Senate News Brief

January 29, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Introduces Bill to Strengthen Reporting Requirement of Personal Data Breaches

January 26, 2009 - Senate News Brief

January 23, 2009 - Senate Republicans Comment on State Vehicle Report from Auditor General Jack Wagner

January 21, 2009 - Senate Republicans Introduce 10-Bill Reform Package to Change Culture of State Government
Senate Republican 10-Bill Reform Package (PDF)

January 20, 2009 - Senate News Brief

January 16, 2009 - Senator Pileggi Introduces Bill to Create Do-Not-Call List for Political Robo-Calls

January 16, 2009 - Senator Pileggi and Representative Barrar to Host Energy Expo in Aston

January 2, 2009 - News For Constituents

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Audio & Video

June 19, 2009 – Senator Pileggi appeared on the television show Behind the Headlines to discuss the state budget. Appearing with Senator Pileggi was Representative Todd Eachus (D-116), the House Majority Leader.

June 16, 2009 - Senator Pileggi and other Senate leaders responded to the Governor’s call for a 16% increase in the Personal Income Tax (PIT).

June 3, 2009 – Senator Pileggi was a guest on the Politics As Usual podcast, hosted by John Micek of the Allentown Morning Call and Alex Roarty of PoliticsPA.com and MyPLS.com.

May 6, 2009 - Senator Pileggi offered remarks during debate on Senate Bill 850, a $27.3 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10.

May 4, 2009 - Senate Republican leaders provided details on their budget proposal, which was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today.  Senate Bill 850 cuts spending and includes no new taxes to address a growing revenue shortfall.

May 2009 - Senator Dominic Pileggi toured the renowned Kinloch Woodworking Company in part two of a series of reports on family-owned woodworking businesses in Chester and Delaware Counties.

April 2009 - This month's Pileggi Report featured the first of a two-part series on family-owned woodworking businesses in Chester County. This program spotlighted Thomas Furniture Restoration in Kennett Square and Stockton Homescapes in Unionville.

March 2009 - This month’s Pileggi Report featured a conversation with Commissioner Rob Powelson of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, including information on “smart meter” technology and energy-saving ideas.

February 25, 2009 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senate Majority Whip Jane Orie (R-40) discussed Senate Bill 102 and efforts to restore public trust in state government.

February 24, 2009 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) joined Senate Majority Whip Jane Clare Orie (R-40) in announcing the introduction of legislation to deal with the practice of "pay-to-play" in the area of contract procurement. 

February 4, 2009 - Senator Pileggi responded to the Governor's budget address.

February 2009  - This month’s Pileggi Report featured Pennsylvania’s new Office of Open Records and Executive Director Terry Mutchler. It also included a report on how government reform will continue to be a top priority in the 2009-10 legislative session.

December 2008 - This month’s Pileggi Report featured the groundbreaking celebration for the Major League Soccer Stadium on the Delaware River Waterfront. Senator Pileggi discussed how the stadium will be the anchor of a 500-million dollar development aimed at reviving the struggling city of Chester. The show is available online.

October 6, 2008 - The Senate State Government Committee was briefed by Terry Mutchler, executive director of the Office of Open Records, on the status of implementing Pennsylvania's new Open Records Law, which was sponsored by Senator Pileggi.

October 6, 2008 - The Senate Appropriations Committee held a public hearing to question state Budget Secretary Mary Soderberg and two economists about the impact of the current economic situation on Pennsylvania's budget and tax revenues.

October 2008 - Senator Pileggi toured Walmoore Holsteins, a 99-year old family dairy farm in West Grove, Pennsylvania, for the October 2008 Pileggi Report. The show is available online.

August 2008 - Senator Pileggi toured the Keystone Helicopter facility in Chester County for the August 2008 Pileggi Report. The show is available online.