Senator Bob Robbins - Pennsylvania's 50th District

This site provides access to an array of information on the 50th Senatorial District, the Northwest Pennsylvania region, and state government.

You can read proposed state laws or new laws; find links to senior citizen resources; access Commonwealth, 50th Senatorial District, and Military information; and much more.

In addition to my office in Harrisburg, I have district offices in Meadville, Crawford County and Greenville, Mercer County. If you have any questions or if you're experiencing any state-related problems, please feel free to contact any of these offices – they're listed under "District Information."

It is a privilege to represent my constituents in the State Senate and I sincerely hope this site serves as a worthwhile source of information for all who visit it.

Recent News

May 7, 2008 - Finance Committee Approves Bill to Open Spending Records

May 6, 2008 - Committee OK's Robbins' Bill to Restore Alt-Ed Funding

May 5, 2008 - Senator Robbins Supports DTV Day in State Capitol

May 2, 2008 - Senate News Brief

May 1, 2008 - Bill to Restrict Political "Robo-Calls" Approved

May Show – "The Robbins Report" features County Fairs

April 28, 2008 - Senate News Brief

April 28, 2008 - Robbins and Regola Legislation Spurs Game and Fish Action

April 24, 2008 - Robbins – Longietti Announce Hermitage Municipal Authority State Grant

April 14, 2008 - Grove City Receives $4.5 Million in State Financing

April 10, 2008 - Senate Approves Mutual Aid Bill

April 9, 2008 - Senate Passes Succession Process Legislation

April 7, 2008 - Senate News Brief

April 7, 2008 - Persian Gulf Vets Can Now Apply for Bonuses

April 2, 2008 - Committee Approves Reimbursements for County Officials

April 1, 2008 - During Senate Session, Senator Bob Robbins remarks on the life of former Governor Raymond Shafer, who died on December 12, 2006.

April 2008 – "The Robbins Report" features Rare Books Library, Part 2

March 26, 2008 - Senate News Brief

March 19, 2008 - Committee Approves Sanctity of Marriage Bill

March 19, 2008 - Greenwood Township Receives $18,000 State Grant

March 14, 2008 - Senate Approves Mortgage Reform Package

March 14, 2008 - Senate News Brief

March 10, 2008 - Senate Adopts Robbins' Youth Art Month Resolution

March 2008 – "The Robbins Report" features Rare Books Library, Part 1

February 29, 2008 - Counties Receive Recycling, Hazardous Waste Grants

February 27, 2008 - Legislators Want Alt-Ed School Funding Restored

February 15, 2008 - Senate News Brief

February 12, 2008 - Committee Approves Bills to Expand Military License Sales

February 12, 2008 - Senate Approves Robbins' Bill Banning Gun Seizures

February 8, 2008 - Senate News Brief

February 8, 2008 - FAFSA Applications Now Available

February 7, 2008 - Senate Hears Budget Address, Votes Budget Impasse Bill

February 6, 2008 - Committee Approves Robbins' Bill Banning Gun Seizures

February 5, 2008 - Rendell Proposes $1.1 Billion in Increased Spending

February 4, 2008 - Senate News Brief

February 2008 - "The Robbins Report" features Issues & Agenda with Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi

February 1, 2008 - Senate Again Passes Open Records Bill

January 28, 2008 - Let's Give Pennsylvania's Military Personnel a Break

January 25, 2008 - Senate News Brief

January 16, 2008 - Legislature Recognizes Erie Man Killed in Iraq

January 10, 2008 - College Students Should Apply Now for Summer Jobs

January 2008 - "The Robbins Report" Features Review of 2007 Legislative Session

December 17, 2007 - Local Projects Receive State Grants

December 13, 2007 - Senate Approves Fishing License Voucher Bill

December 10, 2007 - Senate News Brief

December 5, 2007 - Senators call on US Trans. Secretary to nix I-80 tolling

December 4, 2007 - Evans, Robbins Announce State Grant for Local Ag Group (PDF)

December 4, 2007 - Senator Robbins Introduces "Stand Your Ground" Bill

December 3, 2007 - Senate News Brief

December 3, 2007 - Robbins' Bill Would Ban Gun Seizures During Emergencies

November 30, 2007 - Environmental Ed Grants Awarded - Crawford County groups receive funding

November 30, 2007 - Environmental Ed Grants Awarded - Hermitage, Sharon, Mercer Co. Conservation Dist. receive funding

November 30, 2007 - Senate Votes to Strengthen State's Open Records Law

November 21 ,2007 - Bortnick Dairy project receives $600,000 state grant

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