Press Releases, 1993-1994

January 6, 1993, Rep. Italo Cappabianca begins his eighth term as state representatives.

January 7, 1993, Workers' compensation will be his first priority in the new session.

Fax Press release, January 28, 1993, from the office of Rep. Ivan Itkin. House Democrats accused House Leadership of retaliating against them for defying the leadership.

February 4, 1993, Rep. Italo Cappabianca reappointed Chairman of the House Committee on Federal and State Relations.

February 4, 1993, Federal-State Relations Committee must learn how proposed federal mandates will affect state government.

February 10, 1993, Vote for House Bill 129 with a ban on outcome-based education.

March 9, 1993, Rep. Cappabianca presented a statement to the House Select Committee on Rules Review.

May 3, 1993, Calling a meeting of Erie area government leaders to discuss Canadian steel firms Dofasco Inc. and Co-Steel Inc. to locate a steel mill in Kentucky.

May 4, 1993, Two bills passed committee vote, House Bill 76 and House Bill 77.

May 5, 1993, Rep. Bud George announced the reorganization of the Northwest Legislative Caucus.

May 10, 1993, 60 leaders from business, labor, government, and education invited to a meeting discussing the steel mill locating to Kentucky.

May 25, 1993, Rep. Cappabianca thinks the state should improve business climate in traditional ways instead of engaging in costly bidding wars.

June 10, 1993, Discussing two bills to assist the security and financial operations of the Erie Port Authority, House Bill 76 and House bill 77.

June 10, 1993, Discussing resolution calling for regular schedule of meetings between Pennsylvania's Congressional delegation and its state legislators to discuss unfunded federal mandates.

June 25, 1993, meetings between the state's congressional delegation and the General Assembly will begin this fall with signing of House Resolution 106.

June 30, 1993, Rep. Italo Cappabianca says the Federal-State Relations Committee will conduct hearings on the North American Fair Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

July 1, 1993, Federal-State Relations Committee will hold public meetings in Pittsburgh and Erie regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

July 23, 1993, Federal-State Relations Committee extends the study of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

September 16, 1993, Resolution commending the newly signed Mideast peace accords will be adopted this month.

September 20, 1993, A hearing will be held in Philadelphia to examine impact of the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

September 29, 1993, Two new bills to improve the delivery of health care services in the Commonwealth.

October 5, 1993, Legislation to begin work on a rapid rail passenger line spanning east to west, and reestablish the High Speed Rail Commission.

October 7, 1993, Voters should support a referendum on the ballot allowing the state to issue bonds to help rehabilitate state parks and preserve historical sites and buildings.

October 12, 1993, House introducing resolution urging Congressional defeat of NAFTA.

November 10, 1993, Discussing the televised debate between Vice President Al Gore and H. Ross Perot.

Fax Press release, February 8, 1994. Crime Prevention and Citizen and Community Protection Agenda.

Fax Press release, February 9, 1994. Erietes say "yes" to semi-auto weapons ban and three-strikes-you're out in questionnaire.

March 8, 1994, Informing constituents of a mail survey coming in the mail.

March 11, 1994, Federal-State Relations Committee holds public hearings in Sharon.

April 19, 1994, House Bill 1772 allowing cities and other municipalities to require a "super majority" to overturn decisions by their local zoning boards.

June 8, 1994, Text of a letter Rep. Italo Cappabianca sent to Speaker Rep. H. William DeWeese, Majority Leader Rep. Ivan Itkin, and Appropriations Chairman Rep. Dwight Evans. Regards the timely passage of the state budget.

October 6, 1994, Tourism and Recreational Development Committee will study plans to construct a fresh-water aquarium and research center on a lakefront site in Erie.