Senator Ray Musto

The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building

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Senator Musto visited Dr. Alyce Zura's 3rd grade class at Wyoming Area elementary school.   additional photos
Senator Musto installed the new officers of the Korean War Veterans Association on January 11, 2008. 


 

 from left to right:  Joseph Farrell, Finance officer; Debbie Sincavage, Adjutant; Joe Sincavage Commander; Senator Musto; George Handzo, Vice Commander
Members of the Pittston Township Volunteer Fire Department visited the Senate Chambers with Senator Ray Musto and Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll.
Senator Ray Musto was sworn in for his seventh term in the Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2007. Federal Judge D. Michael Fisher (pictured on the right) conducted the  ceremony.  Judge Fisher is a former state senator and colleague of Senator Musto.
   
The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing in Pittston May 5th on legislation sponsored by Senator Musto that would provide assistance for grandparents who provide primary care for their grandchildren Howard Ondick has more with Senator Ray Musto of Luzerne County, sponsor of the legislation. Watch a video of the hearing*(large file; best viewed on DSL or Cable connection)
Governor Rendell, along with Senator Ray Musto, presented checks totaling $13.4 million to the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce.  The funds will support the development of the CenterPoint Commerce and Trade Park East.  Read more on other economic projects announced by the Governor
State Sen. Ray Musto (D-Pittston) showed his support for cleaner, alternative energy sources by joining Gov. Ed Rendell at the signing of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (Act 213)
press release  Act 213 summary  Dec 8, 2004
Senator Musto presented a $500,000 check to help purchase 366 acres of abandoned strip mines for the Cranberry Creek Gateway Park project, a join initiative of CAN DO, Inc. and the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.  Thanks to this funding and a matching $500,000 grant from the County of Luzerne, the Cranberry Creek Gateway Park project committee is now able to move forward with plans to reclaim the mine-blighted land on the entranceway into the greater Hazleton community.

Senator Musto joins Governor Rendell for historic signing.
'The money and the programs will improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians and encourage economic development in many areas of the state.'  full release  Audio
State Sen. Ray Musto was on hand for the presentation of a $252,000 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant to Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) at its Nesquehoning campus.  press release  Feb 25, 2005
State Senator Ray Musto joined DEP Secretary in announcing a major Abandoned Mine Reclamation project in Plymouth Township

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Plan to visit the newly dedicated
Raphael J. Musto Enviornmental Education Center at Nescopeck State Park.

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Senator Ray Musto joined PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler and members of Chuck Mattei's family in honoring the former District Executive/Engineer for Northeastern Pennsylvania  Penndot release  
DEP  Secretary Kathleen McGinty announced Growing Greener investments during a ceremony in Exeter. Senator Musto applauded Governor Rendell's investment to clean up streams and rivers.

Pictured:  Senator Musto, Secretary McGinty, Rep. Phyllis Mundy

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Senator Musto visits with  Mrs. Palmina Pavlico's 12th Grade AP Government Class at Hanover Area High School on October 5th.