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2013

May 15, 2013: Pennsylvania Moment: Senator Solobay says there’s a simple, inexpensive step you can take to bring peace of mind for you and your dog.pennsylvania-moment-sen.solobay-may’13

May 13, 2013: Senator Solobay joined with motorcyclists gathered in the Rotunda of the State Capitol in Harrisburg to mark the tenth anniversary of the state law allowing bikers to ride without helmets.abate-rally-solobay-web

May 7, 2013: Pennsylvania’s 2012 Coal Queen visited the State Capitol today as the guest of Senator Solobay. Here’s more with Senator Solobay who introduced Trinity High School senior Ashley Avolio of Washington and Ashley’s address to the Pennsylvania Senate.coal-queen-2012-solobay-avolio

April 15, 2013: Pennsylvania Moment: There is help for people struggling to make their mortgage payments. Senator Solobay has details.pennsylvania-moment-sen.solobay-april’13

March 27, 2013: A bill has been introduced in Harrisburg that would help pay for the training of emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Here’s more with Senator Solobay, sponsor of the legislation, who says the measure is aimed at relieving a financial burden from volunteer fire companies.als-emt-training-funds-solobay-webstory

March 21, 2013: Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Solobay is now on the floor of the Senate that would require Carbon Monoxide Detectors in most homes, especially rental units.carbon-monoxide-detectors-solobay-wrap

March 13, 2013: A state Senate panel concerned with school safety and emergency planning from pre-school to college held a public hearing today in Harrisburg to examine what’s being done to protect students, staff and the public from internal or external threats. Here’s more with Senator Solobay, the Democratic Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.school-safety-hearing-solobay-wrapstory

March 12, 2013: Pennsylvania Moment: Thinking about going to college this fall? Believe it or not, now is the time to apply for financial aid. Senator Solobay has some helpful information.pennsylvania-moment-sen.solobay-mar’13

February 12, 2013: A bill is headed for a vote on the Senate floor that would allow people who have committed nonviolent misdemeanors to have their criminal record cleared. Senator Solobay says it’s become a factor for some job hunters.expungement-bill-solobay-wrap

February 11, 2013: Pennsylvania Moment: Senator Solobay says the Pennsylvania Department of Aging has set up a special phone number to answer your questions about care for the elderly.pennsylvania-moment-sen.solobay-feb’13

February 5, 2013: Senator Solobay says Gov. Corbett’s $28.4 billion proposed state budget will almost certainly see dramatic changes before it will be passed by the General Assembly. Here’s more with Senator Solobay who says he’s disappointed that the governor is moving slowly on transportation issues.budget-response-solobay

February 4, 2013: A bill is being introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate that would ease the requirements on the state’s Small Games of Chance Law that was approved last year. Here’s more with Senator Solobay, sponsor of the legislation, who says his proposal would, among other things, allow non-profit organizations and social clubs keep a greater share of their gambling revenue to operate their organization.sb-390-small-games-bill-wrapstory

January 31, 2013: The Pennsylvania Senate pays tribute to Hall of Fame baseball player Stan “The Man” Musial who was from Donora, Pennsylvania. Here’s more with Senator Solobay on his Senate-adopted resolution honoring the life and memory of the 92-year old Musial who died earlier this month.stan-musial-resolution-solobay

January 23, 2013: The group “PA Responsible Citizens” held a rally on the steps of the state Capitol in Harrisburg to oppose any new gun laws. Speakers told the group of about 200 people who gathered in the cold that they preferred to see enforcement of gun laws already on the books. They invoked the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing the right to bear arms and a clause in the Pennsylvania Constitution saying the right of citizens to bear arms “shall not be questioned.” Senator Solobay addressed the crowd, saying the state and nation should provide more help for those with mental and emotional problems and leave responsible gun owners alone.gun-rights-rally-sen.solobay-01-23-13

January 15, 2013: Pennsylvania Moment: Sen. Solobay has an important message for veterans about their benefits.pennsylvania-moment-sen.solobay-jan’13

January 3, 2013: The state Department of Revenue has given volunteer organizations another year to get reports ready on the revenue they get from small games of chance. Senator Solobay, who had requested the reprieve, says it’s just what these groups needed.small-games-reporting-delay-solobay-wrap

2012

December 17, 2012: State lawmakers are asking Gov. Corbett and his administration to delay the reporting requirements of Pennsylvania’s new Small Games of Chance Act to give the legislature more time to address concerns raised by social clubs and organizations affected by the new law. Here’s more with Senator Solobay, one of several Senate Democrats, who sent a letter to the governor asking for the delay.