Press Releases, 1997-1998

January 7, 1997, Rep. Italo Cappabianca took oath of office for the 10th term.

February 3, 1997, Gov. Thomas Ridge failed to produce any major legislative initiatives for the agricultural community in his state budget proposal.

February 4, 1997, Like that Gov. Thomas Ridge included a program of self-employment assistance in his budget proposal.

February 18, 1997, Rep. Italo Cappabianca has been appointed Democratic Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

March 25, 1997, two amendments for the state budget accepted.

April 2, 1997, amendments to the state budget will unsure the viability of agriculture industry.

April 3, 1997, a column written by Rep. Italo Cappabianca regarding his appointment as Democratic Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

April 11, 1997, opposes the forced resignation of state Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brosius by Gov. Thomas Ridge.

April 21, 1997, amendment to state budget will provide state funding to the Port of Erie and other state ports.

October 16, 1997, Erie Democrats have health insurance information for kids.

November 25, 1997, Agricultural and rural project grants available to youth groups.

February 18, 1998, the Department of Agriculture is seeking participation in its Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

March 20, 1998, does not agree with the criticisms issued by the state Department of Environment Protection.

April 30, 1998, Cappabianca views House approval of tax bill as hasty.

June 3, 1998, Legislation would provide Erie an option for food protection codes.

June 8, 1998, Cappabianca votes in favor of COLA bill.

June 8, 1998, Cappabianca amendment would honor former state representative.

August 24, 1998, State grans help community conservation, recreation efforts.

August 25, 1998, Brochures can help consumers make best choice.

September 2, 1998, State can help agriculture graduates pay student loans.

September 14, 1998, State funding available for rental housing unit developers.

September 23, 1998, Link-to-Learn grants awarded in Erie City.

September 23, 1998, Residents still can apply for property tax/rent rebates.

September 29, 1998, Cappabianca resolution recognizes German-Americans.

October 2, 1998, Child care workers can apply for student loan forgiveness.

October 6, 1998, Cappabianca on ball to expedite federal funds for Amtrak station, airport repairs.

October 13, 1998, Grants to address watershed pollution problems now available.

November 13, 1998, Winter heating assistance available.

December 31, 1998, Limited-income residents could qualify for free vision care in March.