Farnese Resolution Declares May 2013 as ALS Awareness Month

Harrisburg, PA, May 14, 2013 — The Senate of Pennsylvania today unanimously approved State Sen. Larry Farnese’s (D-Phila.) resolution declaring May 2013 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Each year more than 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS, which is commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Farnese’s resolution was co-sponsored by State Sen. Rob Teplitz (D-Dauphin/York).

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Sen. Farnese and Rep. Sims Release Statement on the Introduction of Senate and House Bills 300

Legislation protects LGBT citizens from housing, accommodation and employment discrimination

“Today’s introduction of SB 300; an important piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment and housing because of a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression; marks one of my proudest moments as a Pennsylvania Senator.”

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Farnese Heralds Senate Passage of Campaign Finance Reform Bill

Legislation champions the Senator’s campaign finance reform package

PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2013 – The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously adopted a campaign finance reform bill today that State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) said would empower more Pennsylvanians to cast an educated vote thanks to a clearer understanding of donors and candidates.

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Tough New Gun Bill

Senator Farnese and Representative John Taylor announced new legislation that not only sets a mandatory minimum sentence for illegally carrying a gun in Philadelphia, but gives Philadelphia’s law enforcement community an important new tool to curb gun violence.
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Senior Expos

State Senator Larry Farnese’s Senior Expos continue to be a hit.  The free events not only connected First District seniors to public and private service providers and state and local government agencies, but were fun for everyone in attendance.

Read Across America Day

In celebration of Read Across America Day, State Senator Larry Farnese read to nearly 100 first grade students at the Francis Scott Key School in South Philadelphia. The day, which falls on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, promotes reading and is an opportunity for community leaders and area organizations to come together and support their local schools. The Senator read Dr. Seuss’ classic story The Big Brag.

State Senator Larry Farnese Applauds PA Attorney General Kane for Closing the Florida Loophole

PHILADELPHIA, February 8, 2013 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) today congratulated Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane for fulfilling her campaign pledge to close the Florida Loophole.  Her decision to dissolve Pennsylvania’s reciprocal conceal carry license agreement gives law enforcement and prosecutors a powerful tool that will keep Pennsylvanians safe.

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In the News

May 8, 2013: Unbelievably, it’s still legal in PA to discriminate against people because they’re gay: John L. Micek - Pennlive

May 7, 2013: Pa Rep. Sims and PA Sen. Farnese release statement on the introduction of house and senate bills 300 -  TriCounty Record

May 7, 2013: It’s about time PA made us all equal under the law (editorial) - The Public Record

May 7, 2013: Local senators back anti-discrimination bill -

May 7, 2013: PA Legislature Introduces Bipartisan Nondiscrimination Act to Protect LGBT Citizens – Philadelphia Weekly

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Start Saving For College Today

FREE online enrollment into the Guaranteed Savings Plan is now available through Sept. 30 (a $50 value) by using the code FARNESE. Families can also enter a contest to win a $529 account to jump start their college savings. » Learn More

Pennsylvania Report

Pennsylvania Report  is a monthly television program, produced by Senate Democrats. This month’s is topic is Gun Violence.