Senator Farnese Joins Governor Corbett To Create Jobs And Expand Philadelphia’s Ports
September 22, 2011 – State Senator Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) was pleased to join port and labor leaders as Governor Corbett released $15 million to continue the Delaware River dredging project.
Farnese Honors International Day of Peace in Pennsylvania
September 20, 2011— State Senator Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) today offered a state Senate resolution recognizing September 21 as the United Nations’ “International Day of Peace.”
August 12, 2011—-Senator Larry Farnese today reminded Philadelphians that he is working with Philabundance to provide Emergency Food Boxes (Eboxes) to families in need.
Legislative Hearing Focuses on Sen. Farnese’s Direct Shipment of Wine Bill
HARRISBURG – August 11, 2011 - State Senator Larry Farnese’s legislation to expand consumer choice by allowing the direct shipment of wine was the subject of a hearing of the Senate’s Law and Justice Committee yesterday.
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.
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Senator Farnese Deems Marcellus Shale Report a ‘Whitewash’
July 25, 2011 – Senator Larry Farnese today rejected the Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission report as a whitewash that amounts to nothing more than an infomercial for the natural gas industry.
July 25, 2011 – Senator Larry Farnese today welcomed the news that a letter of intent has been signed to build two new tanker ships at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard in South Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2011 – State Sen. Larry Farnese today lauded a new study that recommends offering all women in their 40s the chance to get annual screenings for breast cancer.
Why we need a ‘Caylee’s Law’
July 21, 2011 By Larry Farnese Caylee Anthony will never have the chance to grow up as a fun-loving little girl; she’ll never again play in a park or on a swing. Her life was too short. The fact that little Caylee was missing for more than a month with few people knowing it is [...]
Philadelphia, July 13, 2011 — State Sens. Mike Stack and Larry Farnese today joined the Pennsylvania National Guard to announce that significant state dollars will be made available to provide meals and comfort to military personnel and their families who pass through the Liberty USO Center at the Philadelphia International Airport.
HARRISBURG, July 12, 2011— State Senator Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) announced today that UO Real Estate, LLC, a division of Urban Outfitters, Inc. has received a $1.3 million state grant to install a fuel cell system that would run off natural gas and cut the company’s electricity usage in half. Farnese added that the project will [...]
Senator Farnese to Introduce “Caylee’s Law” Legislation
HARRISBURG, July 7, 2011— In response to the disappearance and death of Florida girl, Caylee Anthony, and her mother’s controversial murder trial, state Senator Larry Farnese (D-Phila.) is planning to introduce legislation that would toughen penalties against those who conceal the death of a child.
HARRISBURG, June 29, 2011— State Senator Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) cast a negative vote against the 2011-2012 state budget (House Bill 1485) which passed the state Senate last night. In voicing his displeasure for the $27.15 billion state spending plan, Farnese said that the budget puts the needs of Pennsylvania families second, while pandering to the [...]
Arts and Culture is Economic Engine that Provides 62,000 Jobs, Generates Almost $300 Million in State and Local Tax Revenues. Harrisburg—Senator Larry Farnese today continued fighting for the arts by offering an amendment in committee that would have restored $20 million dollars in funding to the Arts. The amendment was offered in the Appropriations Committee [...]
UPDATE: Lawmakers have agreed to state budget in principle
The state legislature says it’s very close to reaching a hand-shake deal on the state spending plan, which could happen in the next few hours. However, PA Governor Tom Corbett is being very tight lipped about state budget talks. Unlike the man he succeeded, this new governor refuses to say anything about budget talks until [...]
Pennsylvania Senate Honors Boxing Champion Bernard Hopkins
Senator Farnese welcomes World Boxing Council and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion Bernard Hopkins Jr. to the Pennsylvania Senate, where he was presented with a citation for his incredible story of struggle before rising triumphant as a champion.
Senator Farnese: Castle Doctrine is Wrong for Pennsylvania
Expansion Allows for Dangerous “Shoot First; Ask Questions Later” Approach HARRISBURG—State Senator Larry Farnese today said that the expansion of the Castle Doctrine is wrong for Pennsylvania. Senator Farnese was one of five Senate members who voted ‘No’ on the bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 45 to 5 earlier this week. [...]
Senator Farnese Appointed to PHEAA Board of Directors
HARRISBURG, June 20, 2011—State Senator Larry Farnese has been appointed to serve on The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) Board of Directors. “I have long been an advocate of economic development in the Commonwealth,” said Senator Farnese. “One of the best ways to ensure the future economic vitality of Pennsylvania is to maintain a [...]
HARRISBURG, June 16, 2011 – State Sen. Larry Farnese today announced that the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has authorized a $50 million public service contribution to the Commonwealth to supplement the Pennsylvania State Grant Program. “I am very pleased about the action taken today by the PHEAA Board,” said Senator Farnese, who was [...]
Farnese Lauds Senate Passage of Bath Salts Ban
HARRISBURG, June 15, 2011—State Senator Farnese today applauded passage by the Senate of legislation that would ban the possession, use and sale of so-called bath salts, synthetic marijuana and salvia divinorum. Farnese, a long time supporter of a ban on these substances, first introduced similar legislation earlier this year as Senate Bill 909.
