Press Release, 1999

January 11, 1999, Official website for the Pennsylvania Legislature is operating.

January 12, 1999, Rep. Scrimenti disapproves Gateway Rehabilitation Center's disregard for public concern.

January 13, 1999, Property tax/rent rebate forms available.

January 19, 1999, Erie delegation on Inaugural Escort Committee.

January 20, 1999, Scrimenti gets committee assignments for 1999-2000 session.

January 29, 1999, Scrimenti legislation would aid dairy farmers.

February 1, 1999, Scrimenti urges Ridge to provide water relief for local residents.

March 11, 1999, Area senior citizens can display artwork.

March 19, 1999, Senior centers can apply for state grant assistance.

March 25, 1999, Pennsylvania Lottery benefits Erie County residents.

April 13, 1999, State budget bill includes property tax cut.

April 19, 1999, Deadline to apply for PHEAA grants approaching.

April 20, 1999, Legislation would ensure group health plans for small businesses.

May 11, 1999, House to consider bill to aid dairy farmers.

June 9, 1999, House passes dairy compact bill.

June 9, 1999, Erie County libraries to receive additional state funds.

June 11, 1999, Small business pollution prevention assistance available.

June 17, 1999, House makes great strides in late-night session. Voting on senior citizen and dairy farmer legislation.

July 30, 1999, Scrimenti urges municipalities to report water shortages.

August 24, 1999, Scrimenti appointed to review professional licensing boards.

September 21, 1999, Scrimenti offers free office space to keep Corry assistance office open.

September 27, 1999, Scrimenti appeals to governor, Welfare secretary to keep Corry office open.

December 7, 1999, Two former Erie legislators honored in House Bill 1269 naming an expressway after Rep. Forest Hopkins and Rep. Harry Bowser.

December 23, 1999, Legislation would allow prisoners to donate organs.

December 23, 1999, Scrimenti urges Ridge to back heating assistance program.