Senator Farnese and CH2M HILL Surprise Children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania with 40 new Bikes
State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) and CH2M HILL Philadelphia surprised 40 area children with new bikes for the holidays. This is the second year Sen. Farnese and CH2M HILL partnered to give new bikes to Big Brothers Big Sisters participants. Sen. Farnese is joined by Principal Brianna Dunn of the Laura W. Waring School and students.
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State Senator Farnese Gives Away Thanksgiving Turkeys
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22, 2011 – To celebrate Thanksgiving and help almost 50 area seniors and low income families, State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) gave away turkeys to United Communities Southeast Philadelphia’s Houston Community Center and Presbyterian Tower’s Riverside Homes. For the past three years Sen. Farnese has donated free turkeys before Thanksgiving so members of area community organizations have an enjoyable holiday.
Pennsylvania’s New Texting Ban: Ten Things You Should Know
Under the new law signed by Gov. Tom Corbett on Nov. 9, drivers of all ages are prohibited from using their phone or any similar device for the purposes of reading, writing or sending a text message while driving a motor vehicle. This counts for using all apps on a phone (email, social media, etc.), except for selecting or entering a phone number.
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Senior Expo
October 27, 2011 – State Sen. Larry Farnese held his annual Senior Expo at the Fels S. Philadelphia Community Center. Almost 200 area seniors attended the free event. Seniors had the opportunity to talk to Sen. Farnese about his new initiatives, learn the latest news from Harrisburg, and to take advantage of programs from public and private service providers and state and local government agencies.
Senate Dems Roll Out Billion Dollar Job Creation Plan
September 26, 2011 – State Senate Democrats today unveiled their revised job creation plan, called “PA Works Now,” which they claim would create 80,000 new jobs and leverage billions in private investment to generate jobs and economic activity.
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Community Rallies to Stop the Violence
September 30, 2011 – Concerned community leaders, police and residents from the Point Breeze and Grey’s Ferry sections of Philadelphia came together to call for an end to the recent wave of violence. Senator Larry Farnese thanked the hard working police and community activists for fighting to keep their neighborhoods safe, and called on Harrisburg to enforce existing gun legislation, increase penalties for people who commit gun violence, and to join him in ending straw purchases and closing the Florida Loop Hole.
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Senator Farnese Joins Governor Corbett To Create Jobs And Expand Philadelphia’s Ports
September 21, 2011 – Senator Farnese joined Governor Corbett as he released $15 million to continue the Delaware River dredging project, expand port capacity and create jobs. Seated behind Senator Farnese (L to R) are Governor Corbett; Charles Kopp, Chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority; Former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and Pat Eiding, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President.
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Senator Farnese Initiates Call to Action to Expedite Return of the Mounted Unit
Senator Larry Farnese initiated a call to action for individuals and businesses to support the return of the Philadelphia Police Mounted Patrol Unit.
The recent assaults and attacks of several people in Center City illustrate the need for an increased police presence.
Senator Farnese Sends Letter Calling on Republican Leadership to Hold Budget Hearings for Approximately $500 Million in University Funding
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 17, 2012 – State Senator Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) today issued a letter to State Sen. Jake Corman (R- Centre) asking why four of Pennsylvania’s universities, scheduled to possibly receive approximately $500 million in taxpayer funds, are not part of the regular budgetary process.
Thanks to Sen. Farnese, Direct Wine Shipment Goes to Full Senate for a Vote
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2011 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) today voted to expand consumer choice and support local businesses by allowing consumers to directly ship wine to their homes. Senate Bill 790, which was amended in committee to closely resemble Sen. Farnese’s March 2011 legislation (Senate Bill 886) unanimously passed out of the Senate’s Law and Justice Committee. The bill will offer Pennsylvanians more choice in the wines they select and drink in their homes and area restaurants.
Farnese Calls for the Fast Tracking of His Sex Crimes Legislation in Light of Penn State Sex Crime Scandal
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2011 – State Sen. Larry Farnese today called on the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Finance Committee to fast track his legislation that would keep state and municipal workers who are convicted of a sex crime against a minor from collecting their public pension.
Senator Farnese Introduces Legislation Requiring Philadelphia Property Assessors to be Certified
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27, 2011 – State Senator Larry Farnese introduced SB 1314 that would require all Philadelphia property assessors to be certified by the Commonwealth.