February 2, 2010 - Joint Hearing of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development and the House Gaming Oversight Committee

• Agenda and Testimony

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January 8, 2010 - LIHEAP Program Expanded/Extended!

December 29, 2009 - Supreme Court Affirms Senators' Position in Employee Furlough Case

December 7, 2009 - Property Tax Relief Update

December 2009 Show – Gaming Issues in PA

November 5, 2009 - Home Energy Assistance Changes

October 5, 2009 - State Tax News for Seniors

September 5, 2009 - Education Funding Issues

July 28, 2009 - New Student Loan Repayment Plan Offers Financial Relief for Many Graduates (PDF)

July 7, 2009 - Senate Approves Earll's Sweeping Gaming Law Reform Bill

July 6, 2009 - Protect Yourself from Credit Repair Scams

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

June 23, 2009 - Senate Committee Advances Gaming Reform Bill

June 2009 - Home Repair and Improvement Update

June 3, 2009 - Earll: Senate Approves Taxpayer Transparency Act

May 2009 Show – Home Improvement Contractor Registry, with Attorney General Tom Corbett

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2010 Senate Appropriations
Budget Hearings
Schedule and Summaries

WIPERS/HEADLIGHT LAW

Headlights must be turned on whenever windshield wipers are in use, such a law became effective on January 28, 2007. It makes good sense to have lights on whenever conditions require the use of wipers, whether due to rain, snow, sleet or mist, so that drivers maximize their potential to be noticed during periods of low visibility.

PennDOT October Newsletter (PDF)

Pennsylvania’s Guide to Student Aid is a popular publication. As part of our continued effort to increase efficiencies, PHEAA has created a robust online version of the Guide. This can be found at www.pheaa.org/studentaidguide . Other resources include the award-winning college and career planning website, EducationPlanner.org and PHEAA.org.

50 Energy Saving Tips

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