August 29, 2010 — State Senator Larry Farnese ‘tossed the coin’ prior to the Philadelphia Independence vs. Boston Breakers women’s professional soccer game at John A. Farrell Stadium in West Chester. The coin toss is part of “Operation Touch of Home,” Senator Farnese’s initiative to send soccer balls and pre-paid phone cards to our troops serving around the world. Our soldiers offer the balls to children in foreign countries as a gesture of friendship and goodwill. The phone cards allow soldiers to keep in touch with their loved ones here at home. » Read More 

Pictured from left to right: Lester Toaso, PennDOT District Executive; John Nagle, PennDOT Consultant Project Manager; Senator Larry Farnese; Mark Squilla, President, Whitman Council; Bob Theil, Community Relations Liaison, Senator Farnese's office.

Philadelphia August 24, 2010 — State Senator Larry Farnese and Whitman Council President Mark Squilla today met at Front and Tasker sts. with PennDOT officials for an update on PennDOT’s sound and safety barrier project along elevated I-95 in South Philadelphia.

“The issue here is safety as well as sound, and I think this project goes a long way in addressing the concerns of the residents in Pennsport, Queen Village and Whitman,” said Senator Farnese. » Read More 

PHILADELPHIA, August 18, 2010 - - State Senator Larry Farnese today released the following statement in conjunction with today’s actions taken by the DRPA Board of Commissioners:

“The actions taken by the DRPA board today to increase transparency and accountability are a necessary step to restore confidence to the commuters who pay bridge tolls and ride PATCO,” said Senator Farnese. “However, we need to take the next step in Harrisburg to examine a reorganization and unification of the ports.”

Changes to the DRPA governance require an act of Congress, which would then require ratification in Harrisburg and Trenton.”

Here is Senator Farnese’s op-ed:

Think Big

Much has been written lately about mismanagement, waste, fraud, patronage, and political favoritism at the Delaware River Port Authority. But these revelations raise bigger questions: What exactly does the DRPA do? And how does management of port and transportation assets affect our economy and infrastructure? » Read More 

Much has been written lately about mismanagement, waste, fraud, patronage, and political favoritism at the Delaware River Port Authority. But these revelations raise bigger questions: What exactly does the DRPA do? And how does management of port and transportation assets affect our economy and infrastructure?

The DRPA operates four bridges linking Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the PATCO high-speed rail line. It also manages the seasonal river ferry between Philadelphia and Camden and the infrequently used cruise ship terminal in the Navy Yard. » Read More 

August 2, 2010 — State Sen. Larry Farnese got a firsthand look and discussed his environmental and health concerns with energy industry officials as part of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee tour of a Marcellus Shale and Atlas Energy gas drilling site near Smithfield in Fayette County.

Farnese said he took part in the tour to get a better understanding of the industry and its issues in advance of the legislature’s fall deliberations on a natural gas extraction tax. » Read More  » Listen

Pennsylvania Fair Care is Pennsylvania’s health plan for uninsured adults with pre-existing conditions. This temporary plan offers insurance for those eligible until federal health insurance reform takes effect in 2014. PA Fair Care is available on a first come basis. So that means once the program is full, we will create a waiting list.

To be eligible you must:
     » Be a U.S. citizen or lawful resident
     » Be a resident of Pennsylvania
     » Have a pre-existing health condition
     » Be uninsured for the previous six months

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