Senator Ray Musto

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With the rising cost of natural gas, Pennsylvania has drawn the interest of large companies interested in drilling a previously untapped source lying beneath the commonwealth.  It's known at the Marcellus Shale Formation, and releasing gas requires drilling and then pumping in a million gallons of water mixed with sand and chemicals which breaks up the shale, allowing the gas to flow freely.  Sid Michaels has more from Harrisburg.
 
Thank You!  BALLOT Question:  On November 4, voters authorized bond funds to improve Pennsylvania's drinking water and sewage treatment systems. The $400 million bond will be used to reconstruct, rehabilitate and improve the state's aging water and sewage systems.  These grants and loans should help communities begin projects without raising local taxes and fees.  The bond will not require and additional tax or fee. 
Senator Musto visits Our Lady of the Angels Academy in Lansford.   Bridge Educational Foundation provides a bridge between Pennsylvania’s employers and students. And, in so doing, the Foundation has made a difference in the lives of over 3,000 families with students in over 300 schools spread out over 43 counties. On Oct. 15th,  the Foundation had the pleasure to announce $20,000 of EITC scholarship donations for pre-kindergarten programs and K-12 tuition.  full release
Senator Musto tours newly renovated Hazleton General Hospital Intensive Care Unit

With the help of a grant from the state Department of Health, Hazleton General Hospital unveiled a new state of the art ICU unit. Renovations included a facelift to 12 patient rooms, redesigned nursing stating,  automated doors at the entrance and an updated computer system.
Pictured:  Kim Colvell, ICU nurse manager, staff nurses, Senator Musto, and Jim Edwards CEO

The Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income people pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants and crisis grants. You need not have an unpaid bill to receive home heating energy assistance. You can receive this money without being in the Cash Assistance program -- a family of four with an annual income of up to $44,443 can qualify for assistance.  For more information or contact Senator Musto's district office

On Sept. 11, 2008, the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act took effect.  The PA Department of Health has online resources to help businesses and clubs comply with the law banning smoking in most public places, including restaurants, workplaces and a portion of casino floors. 

Guidance and a downloadable toolkit for public places and workplaces, as well as frequently asked questions and materials  are available at www.health.state.pa.us.  In addition, businesses may now call a dedicated helpline at 1-877-835-9535 to request a toolkit or receive assistance with specific questions.

State Senator Ray Musto  was sworn in to Governor Edward G. Rendell’s 30-member Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force.  Magisterial District Judge Fred A. Pierantoni III, Pittston, administered the oath of office in Senator Musto’s district office in Pittston.   “I am honored to serve on this prestigious task force and determined to help Pennsylvania chart a new course that will amply provide for our water and wastewater needs for many years to come,” Musto said  full release

 

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This site last modified on 11/25/08

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District office:

81 S. Main Street
PO Box 786
Pittston, PA  18640

570-654-1483
800-280-4277 Toll free
570-826-5470 (fax)

musto@pasenate.com


Harrisburg office:

Senate Box 203014
Harrisburg, PA 17120


717-787-7105
717-783-4141 (Fax
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