Press Releases, 1999

January 12, 1999, application deadline for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program has been extended.

January 19, 1999, appointments to the Inaugural Escort Committee.

February 12, 1999, Requests Republican Chairman Raymond Bunt of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee to act on House bill to prevent the termination of Agriculture Education Loan Forgiveness program.

March 2, 1999, Anglers one click away from trout stocking schedule.

March 2, 1999, Legislators urge increase in minimum wage.

March 8, 1999, Erie recycling program bolstered.

March 16, 1999, Representatives look into Penn National dispute.

March 22, 1999, Farmers have their say in Harrisburg.

April 13, 1999, promoting the Erie economy.

May 5, 1999, State budget helps Erie.

May 24, 1999, bill to make animals and humans healthier.

June 9, 1999, House passes dairy compact bill.

June 18, 1999, Pennsylvania closer to membership in diary compact.

June 18, 1999, Erie projects included in capital budget.

June 1999, voting for school vouchers.

June 22, 1999, income guidelines increase.

June 24, 1999, tax/rent rebate deadline extended.

June 1999, bill passes to join the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact.

July 7, 1999, local support urged for Erie projects.

July 7, 1999, the governor signs the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact into law.

July 16, 1999, Presque Isle State Park will benefit from a state contract awarded for roof Nd window replacement.

July 23, 1999, state intervention asked for farmers.

July 30, 1999, statement after Rep. Cappabianca tumor surgery.

September 8, 1999, Legislation to bolster agriculture industry.

September 9, 1999, push on for dollars to preserve farmland.

September 24, 1999, Pennsylvania's egg quality program good for the economy.

October 15, 1999, anti-tobacco campaign aimed at fourth and fifth grade students

October 26, 1999, will Pennsylvania farmers see drought relief?

November 15, 1999, House increases drought assistance.

November 15, 1999, what's good for Pennsylvania is good for nation, eggs.

December 2, 1999, drought relief still dried up.

December 8, 1999, state drought relief poor show.