E-Newsletter – “On Point” with Senator Solobay
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Latest Editions
May 9, 2013: Redistricting Fight is Over, Time to Move On
May 3, 2013: Efforts to Stem Hunger Go On Year Round
April 25, 2013: Collaboration over Confrontation at Duke Lake
April 18, 2013: Remembering Smokey Bakewell
April 11, 2013: Dedication of the new “Smokey” Bakewell Memorial Bridge
April 4, 2013: State Could Save Millions with Natural Gas Fleet
March 28, 2013: Bill Honoring Local Soldier Clears
March 21, 2013: Keeping First Responders Ready and Trained
March 14, 2013: 911th Proves Its Value, Will Remain Here
March 7, 2013: Work Ahead on Transportation Funding
February 28, 2013: Adjutant General Discusses Budget Needs
February 21, 2013: Important Appropriations Hearings Begin
February 14, 2013: Starpointe to Receive $1.5 Million State Grant
February 8, 2013: New Bill Will Fix Small Games Law
February 1, 2013: Good News for Patients and Health Workers
January 25, 2013: Mediator Seeks Input on Duke Lake
January 18, 2013: Complications Push Bridge Opening to Summer
January 11, 2013: Appropriations Appointment Brings New Responsibility
January 4, 2013: Organizations Get Reprieve from Small Games Reports
December 28, 2012: Happy New Year
December 21, 2012: Season’s Greetings
December 14, 2012: State Should Put Small Games Deadline on Hold
December 7, 2012: Remembering Robena
November 30, 2012: A Grieving Mother’s Idea Now Reality
November 21, 2012: Happy Thanksgiving
November 9, 2012: Events Will Honor Veterans Across the Region
November 1, 2012: Crazy Election Year Ends in More Confusion
October 26, 2012: Forecast is a Reminder that Winter Looms
October 19, 2012: Nearly $20 Million Coming to Local Communities
October 12, 2012: Educators Step Up in Changing Local Economy
October 5, 2012: Hundreds Attend First Greene Senior Expo
October 2, 2012: Judge Blocks Voter ID Law for Nov. 6 Elections
October 1, 2012: Pipeline Agreement Opens Markets for Local Gas
September 24, 2012: After Upgrades, Monessen Coke Plant to Re-Open
September 19, 2012: Food Bank Donation UPDATE
September 18, 2012: Food Bank Needs Emergency Help
September 14, 2012: Savings Extended for College Tuition Program
August 31, 2012: Energy Symposium Examines Opportunities, Challenges
August 27, 2012: Waynesburg Celebrates Olympic Medalist
August 17, 2012: Pony Baseball and Softball Turns 50
August 10, 2012: Roosters Seized Over Suspected Cockfighting
August 3, 2012: Voter ID Goes from Bad Idea to Embarrassment
July 27, 2012: Count of Local Homeless Population Needs Help
July 13, 2012: Education Policy Threatens School Districts
June 29, 2012: Concerned Citizens Make Bad Budget Better
June 21, 2012: Both Business and Labor Support Shell Tax Credits
June 15, 2012: Saving Coal, Saving Jobs
June 8, 2012: Free Money at the Click of Your Mouse
June 1, 2012: Voter ID Compliance Gets a Little Easier
May 25, 2012: Set Aside Some Time to Remember
May 18, 2012: Firefighters Get Bookkeeping Help
May 11, 2012: Officer’s Family Visits the Capitol
May 4, 2012: Bill Honoring Local Hero Passes Senate
April 27, 2012: Grants Will Help Ensure Clean Water
April 20, 2012: Bridge Re-naming Set for May 4 in Donora
April 13, 2012: W&J to Host Youth Environmental Camp
April 2, 2012: Forum for Educators Focuses on Energy Jobs
March 26, 2012: Marcellus Shale’s Broad-Reaching Economic Impact
March 16, 2012: Canonsburg to Host Free Document Shredding
March 12, 2012: Health and Safety Fair this Thursday
February 24, 2012: Employment Help for Returning Heroes
February 17, 2012: Smith Township Solar Park to Receive Grant
February 10, 2012: Compromise Means Help for Local Communities
February 3, 2012: State Aid for Economic Development Effort
January 27, 2012: Help on the Way for Key Development Project
January 20, 2012: Honoring a Fallen Police Officer
January 13, 2012: Energy Industry, Local Educators Discuss Jobs
January 6, 2012: More than $1 Million in State Grants Headed Here
December 30, 2011: A Happy and Safer New Year
December 23, 2011: A Season for Reflection and Hope
December 16, 2011: Redistricting: Politics over Process
December 9, 2011: Penn State Makes Good Use of Bowl Proceeds
December 1, 2011: Seats Still Available for Holiday Bus Tour
November 17, 2011: Shale Tax Debate Produces Progress
November 10, 2011: Southpointe II to Receive $600,000 Grant
November 4, 2011: Redistricting Plan Comes as a Surprise
October 28, 2011: Voucher Bill is a Very Expensive Gamble
October 21., 2011: Bill Will Save Money for Local Police
October 13, 2011: Busy Fall Session Expected in Harrisburg
October 7, 2011: Drug Testing Convicts Who Apply for Welfare
September 30, 2011: Unemployment on the Rise; Jobs Plan Needed
September 23, 2011: Senior Expo 2011
September 20, 2011: Educating Science’s Next Generation
September 1, 2011: Zero Tolerance for Hazardous Drivers
August 26.2011 Governor Tom Corbett Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene
August 17.2011 High-Tech Solution for Fracking Concerns
August 5, 2011: Monessen Receives $500k for Public Safety Building
July 22, 2011: A Call to Get Back to Work
July 15, 2011: Budget Effects Already Being Felt
July 1, 2011: Budget Update
June 30, 2011: Fly the Flag…and Follow-Up
June 13, 2011: Pressure Builds for a Better Budget
May 26, 2011: Take Some Time to Remember
May 16, 2011: Democratic Policy Committee to Convene in Washington County
May 6, 2011: No Matter Where, No Matter When
April 24, 2011: Solobay Hosts Economic Summit
April 14, 2011: Senate Leaders to Meet Local Business Officials
March 3, 2011: Putting Pennsylvania Back to Work
