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2005 Press Releases
2004 Press Releases
 

December 5, 2006 - Robbins Announces Stream Bank Restoration and Flood Protection Projects

November 29, 2006 - Robbins:  General Assembly Passes Bills Providing Tax Relief for Guard Members, Cost Savings for Fire Companies, Tax-Free Costs for Copies of Government Documents

November 27, 2006 - Robbins' Route 6 "Gateways" Legislation Goes to Governor

November 22, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Passes Legislation Targeting Sexual Offenses

November 21, 2006 - Robbins Announces $261,000 in Aid for Mercer County Projects

November 21, 2006 - Robbins Announces $95,000 in Aid for Lawrence County Projects

November 21, 2006 - Robbins Announces $216,000 in Aid for Crawford County Projects

November 20, 2006 - Robbins Re-Elected to Senate Leadership Position

November 3, 2006 - Robbins Disappointed with Governor's Veto of Legislation Designed to Protect Small Business

November 1, 2006 - Robbins Announces Quality Improvement Grant for Meadville Medical Center

November 1, 2006 - Robbins:  Lobbyist and Gaming Reforms Signed into Law

October 26, 2006 - Robbins Announces $900,000 Rail Grant for Duferco Farrell Corp. to Expand Sharon Facilities

October 26, 2006 - Robbins Announces $850,000 Grant for Western New York & PA Railroad Upgrades

October 24, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Unanimously Passes Reform of Gaming Law

October 24, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Passes Landmark Lobbying Disclosure Act

October 23, 2006 - Senate Acts to Extend Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans; Give Veterans Easier Access to Pharmaceuticals; and Review Homeland Security Efforts

October 19, 2006 - Senate Acts to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Small Businesses, Reform Workers' Comp, Ban Price Gouging During Emergencies

October 19, 2006 - Robbins Urges Action in Wake of Penn Power Rate Increase

October 18, 2006 - Senate Passes Robbins' Bill Allowing Firefighters and Police to Fundraise Along Roads
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October 18, 2006 - Robbins Introduces Measure to Increase ATV and Snowmobile Riding Opportunities

October 13, 2006 - Robbins Announces New Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee Website
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October 11, 2006 - Ballot Question Proposes "Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans' Compensation Fund"

October 11, 2006 - Robbins Announces $375,000 Waste-to-Energy Grant for Mercer County Facility

October 10, 2006 - Robbins Hosts High School Student Government Seminar

October 3, 2006 - Robbins' Anti-Methamphetamine Legislation Moves Out of House Committee

September 29, 2006 - Senate Passes Measure To Extend MCARE Program, Keep Doctors In Pennsylvania

September 27, 2006 - Gaming Reform Bill Includes Robbins' Provisions Strengthening Role of Attorney General and Requiring Great Fraud Prevention Efforts
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September 25, 2006 - Butler, Mercer County Small-Business Owners to Recognize Local Lawmakers  for Pro-Jobs Voting Records in Harrisburg
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September 20, 2006 - Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Robbins' Home Heating Assistance Measure

September 19, 2006 - Senate Committee Approves Robbins' Legislation Allowing Charities to Fundraise on Roadways

September 15, 2006 - Senator Robbins Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Reinstate Judicial Pay Increases

September 14, 2006 - Robbins: Applications Being Accepted for Military Family Relief Assistance Program

September 12, 2006 - Senate Hearing Focuses on Reforming PA Gaming Law

September 6, 2006 - Robbins, Attorney General Address Efforts to Combat Methamphetamine

September 1, 2006 - Robbins Hosts Seminar on Home Heating Costs

September 1, 2006 - Robbins Announces Grant to Boost Literacy Efforts in Sharon Schools

August 28, 2006 - Senator Bob Robbins Named Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol's Legislative Officer of the Year

August 25, 2006 - Robbins: Funding Helps to Preserve Mercer County Historical Interests

August 25, 2006 - Robbins: Funding Helps to Preserve Lawrence County Historical Society

August 25, 2006 - Robbins: Funding Helps to Preserve Crawford County Historical Society

August 16, 2006 - Ellwood City Hospital Receives Grant to Reduce Hospital - Acquired Infections

August 15, 2006 - Robbins to Host Seminar on Home Heating Costs

August 15, 2006 - Robbins Secures Funds for Downtown Greenville Project 

August 9, 2006 - Robbins Warns of "Foreign Lottery" Scams

August 8, 2006 - Thiel College Announces Neuroscience Partnership with UPMC Horizon, FHC Inc

August 7, 2006 - Robbins Announces Funds to Help Fight Lawrence County Wildfires

August 7, 2006 - Robbins Announces Funds to Help Fight Crawford County Wildfires

August 4, 2006 - Robbins Announces Funds to Help Fight Mercer County Wildfires

August 3, 2006 - Senator Robbins Joins Effort to Reform Pennsylvania's Gaming Law 

August 3, 2006 - Robbins Announces Grant to Complete Titusville Towne Square Conference Center

August 2, 2006 - Senate Committee Holds Public Hearing on Pippy Bill to Reduce Size of Legislature

August 2, 2006 - Robbins Announces $770,000 to Support Precision Manufacturing Institute

August 2, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Republican Policy Committee Holds Hearing in Greenville

July 31, 2006 - Robbins: Look Out for New Identity Theft Tactic – "Vishing"

July 31, 2006 - Robbins: Funding Secured for Northwest PA Job Incubators

July 18, 2006 - Robbins Joins in Unveiling of the Mentored Youth Hunting Program

July 17, 2006 - Senate Committee to Hold Hearing at Thiel College on Thursday, July 20th

July 17, 2006 - Robbins:  Crawford County Business Receives State Assistance for Expansion Project

July 14, 2006 - Cambridge Springs Receives State Assistance for Upgrades for Public Water System

July 14, 2006 - Robbins: Senate Votes, Debates Available for Online Viewing

July 7, 2006 - Robbins Announces Grants for Park, Playground Projects

July 7, 2006 - Robbins Announces $150,000 Assistance for New Wilmington Pool

July 7, 2006 - Robbins Announces Grant to Further Develop East Branch Trail in Crawford

July 5, 2006 - Senate Acts on Tax Relief for Health Care and Tuition Savings, Tuition Aid to Families of Fallen Soldiers, Minimum Wage

July 2, 2006 - Robbins Votes No on State Budget

July 1, 2006 - Senate Approves Korean Defense Service Medal License Plate

June 29, 2006 - Robbins Highlights "Science in Motion," Precision Manufacturing Institute on TV Program

June 29, 2006 - Gruitza, Robbins Announce Awards of $52,000 in Outdoor Rec Funding

June 28, 2006 - Robbins' Anti-Methamphetamine Measures Pass Senate
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June 27, 2006 - Robbins Introduces Measure to Maximize Home Heating Assistance
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June 26, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Approves Legislation Coordinating State and Federal Prescription Programs 

June 23, 2006 - Senate Passes Legislation to Increase Minimum Wage, Protect Small Business

June 20, 2006 - Robbins' Anti-Methamphetamine Legislation Moves Out of Senate Committee
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June 20, 2006 - Robbins Announces Recycling, Sewage Treatment Funding for Mercer County

June 20, 2006 - Robbins Announces Aid to Help Crawford County Fund Solid Waste Plan

June 16, 2006 - Robbins Resolution Designates June as "Corrections Officers and Employees Month"
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June 15, 2006 - Senate Passes Robbins' "Science in Motion" Legislation
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June 14, 2006 - Senate Adopts Robbins Resolution Designating June 17-23 "Civil Air Patrol Cadet Week"
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June 14, 2006 - Senate Approves Robbins' Legislation Promoting U.S. Route 6

June 12, 2006 - Robbins: Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Set to Jump July 1

May 12, 2006 - Robbins' Legislation Protecting Guard Benefits Signed into Law

May 5, 2006 - Robbins Joined by Legislators in Support of Science in Motion Program

May 3, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Passes Legislation Supporting Local Governments

May 3, 2006 - Legislators to Hold News Conference in Support of Science in Motion Program

May 2, 2006 - Robbins Supports Bipartisan Property Tax Reform Plan

May 1, 2006 - Robbins' Legislation Protecting Guard Benefits Sent to Governor 

May 1, 2006 - Robbins Announces Grants for Greenville-Reynolds Job Creation, Mercer County Recycling Truck Repair

April 28, 2006 - Robbins:  Legislature Sends Eminent Domain Restrictions to Governor

April 27, 2006 - Robbins Announces Grant for More Port Meadville Airport Improvements

April 26, 2006 - Robbins Elected Chairman of Pennsylvania Local Government Commission

April 25, 2006 - Senate Approves Robbins' Resolution Recognizing EMS Providers
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April 24, 2006 - State Senate Adopts Robbins' Resolution Commending Community Action Agencies
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April 20, 2006 - Robbins Announces Meadville Area Water Protection Grant 

April 20, 2006 - Robbins, Gruitza Announce Buhl Community Water Protection Grant 

April 20, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Acts to Protect Rights of Grieving Military Families

April 12, 2006 - Robbins Participates in Pennsylvania's Local Government Day

April 7, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Acts to Restrict Eminent Domain, Aid Gulf War Vets, Expand Patient Safety

April 3, 2006 - Robbins Introduces Legislation to Restore Tax Exemption for Motorcoach Companies

March 31, 2006 - Sen. Robert "Bob" Robbins Inducted Into NHSCA Hall of Achievement (PDF)

March 31, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Approves Legislation Aiding Families of Guard Members Killed on Duty

March 29, 2006 - Robbins Joins Senators, Attorney General to Unveil Pennsylvania Combat Meth Initiative
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March 22, 2006 - Senators Robbins & LaValle Spur Action on Placing Roll Call Votes on Internet

March 17, 2006 - Robbins, Stevenson Announce State Recycling Grant for Grove City 

March 17, 2006 - Robbins Announces $99,567 Crawford County Grant to Monitor for West Nile Virus

March 17, 2006 - Robbins Announces $70,280 Mercer County Grant to Monitor for West Nile Virus

March 16, 2006 - Robbins Co-Sponsors Legislation Limiting Protests During Funerals

March 6, 2006 - Robbins to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar in Greenville 

March 6, 2006 - Robbins to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar in Meadville

February 22, 2006 - Senator Robbins' "Truth in Musical Advertising Act" Signed Into Law
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February 15, 2006 - Robbins Joins Fight Against Pennsylvania National Guard Cuts
 

February 13, 2006 - Robbins' Bill Protecting Guard Benefits Passes State Senate

February 8, 2006 - Robbins:  Senate Approves $25 Million in Grants for Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders

February 8, 2006 - Robbins: Senate to Thoroughly Review Governor's Budget Proposal

February 8, 2006 - Robbins: Senate Approves Bipartisan Property Tax Reform Plan

January 31, 2006 - Senate Approves Robbins' Resolution Recognizing Widener University for Military Scholarship

January 25, 2006 - Robbins Announces $1 million in Funding for Reynolds Industrial Parks

January 24, 2006 - Robbins Announces $1 million in Additional Funding for Keystone Regional Industrial Park

January 23, 2006 - Robbins Introduces Bill to Protect Benefits of Guard Members Disabled in Line of Duty

January 18, 2006 - Robbins Announces Crawford County Hazardous Waste Grant, Energy Efficiency Grant 

January 18, 2006 - Robbins Announces Butler County Hazardous Waste Grant, Energy Efficiency Grant

January 18, 2006 - Robbins Announces $200,000 in Mercer County Community Revitalization Grants

January 18, 2006 - Robbins Announces $40,000 in Lawrence County Community Revitalization Grants

January 18, 2006 - Robbins Announces $161,000 in Crawford County Community Revitalization Grants 

January 13, 2006 - Robbins Announces Mercer County Solid Waste Management Grant

January 13, 2006 - Robbins Announces Farrell Arts Grant

January 13, 2006 - Robbins Announces Titusville Arts Grant

January 12, 2006 - Allegheny College Receives Grant (PDF)

January 4, 2006 - Robbins:  General Assembly Improves Benefits for Veterans, Guard Members and their Families 


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