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The EPA reported that CSOs
continue to be a major water pollution concern for cities and that it
would cost $54.8 billion to control all the CSOs in the U.S. The
estimate for Pennsylvania alone is $4.6 billion.
Senator Musto's
opinion and
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State Senator Ray Musto
today was sworn in to Governor Edward G. Rendell’s 30-member
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force. Magisterial District
Judge Fred A. Pierantoni III, Pittston, administered the oath of office
in Senator Musto’s district office in Pittston. “I am
honored to serve on this prestigious task force and determined to help
Pennsylvania chart a new course that will amply provide for our water
and wastewater needs for many years to come,” Musto said
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Budget Secretary
certifies property tax relief monies
Senator Ray Musto
was pleased to hear that Budget Secretary Michael J. Masch announced the
state will provide nearly $800 million in statewide property tax relief
this year, marking the beginning of historic property tax relief in the
commonwealth. The total includes more than $660 million from the state’s
Property Tax Relief Fund. Hear Senator's comments
Full story on Secretary Masch's announcment
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Senator
Musto reminds college-bound Pennsylvania students seeking financial aid
to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as
possible. The deadline for submitting the FAFSA to determine
eligibility for a 2008-09 Pennsylvania State Grant is May 1, 2008.
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| Cargo airport
update.....The
state Senate has adopted a resolution sponsored by
Senators Raphael J. Musto and Lisa Baker directing the
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the
potential risks and benefits of the proposed cargo
airport project on the greater Hazleton area.
full release
text of Senate resolution 144
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Act 159 update:
Senator Musto reminds motorists of changes
to the motor vehicle code that require motorists to display lighted head
lights in certain situations.....details |
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Recreation grants
announced for Luzerne and Carbon counties.
Senator Musto announced grant funds for ten
area recreational projects. The Senator was pleased that these
grants were aimed at making more recreational opportunities available to
local communities.
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State Senator Ray Musto was named Democratic chairman of the
15-member state Senate Committee on Energy Policies for the Special
Session on Energy.
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As the Senate continues to discuss an
alternative energy strategy for Pennsylvania, the Senate Environmental
Resources and Energy Committee recently held two public hearings on the
proposed alternative fuel mandate.
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Senate
wrap-up for recent actions of the legislature.
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