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My name is Senator Jane Clare Orie and I would like
to welcome you to my website. I encourage you to take
advantage of all this site has to offer, including valuable
information on what is going on in the 40th Senatorial
District.
If you have any comments or concerns, please feel free to
contact me.
Please check back often for updates and
new additions to my website.
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Flusion Veteran's Anthem
The Spirit of America Remembers: A Salute to the Courage & Sacrifice of our
Veterans
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Gaming Reform
February 2, 2010 - Joint Hearing of the Senate Committee
on Community, Economic and Recreational Development and the House Gaming
Oversight Committee
January 26, 2010 - Joint Hearing on Gaming – February 2, 2010 (PDF)
January 5, 2010 - During session, Senator Orie remarks on her opposition to
Senate Bill 711, which would expand gaming in Pennsylvania.
December 17, 2009 - Senate Continues to Support for Strong Gaming Reforms
October 9, 2009 – During session, Senator Orie
speaks on Gaming Reform legislation.
 
September 16, 2009 - Senator Jane Orie urges
passage of a gaming reform package.
September 16, 2009 - Hearing on proposed legalization of table games
in Pennsylvania casinos
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July 7, 2009 - Senate Passes Gaming Reform Package to More Strictly
Regulate Industry
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Senate Votes,
Live Video, Lobbyist Reports are Available
Online
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Recent News
March 15, 2010 - Senate News Brief
March 12, 2010 - Information regarding tax amnesty
March 12, 2010 - Information Regarding Changes to adultBasic Insurance Plan
March 11, 2010 - Weekly Recap
March 8, 2010 - Senate News Brief
February 25, 2010 - Property Tax Relief Available Through Homestead
Exemption
February 19, 2010 - "Ideas sought for cutting the cost of Pennsylvania state
government" (Patriot-News)
February 16, 2010 - Senate News Brief
WREN Announces 2010 Community Watershed Education Grant applications now
available! Grant Applications Due: March 26, 2010
February 10, 2010 - PennDOT Travel Advisory (PDF)
February 9, 2010 - Orie Opposes Governor's New Taxes & Higher Spending
February 9, 2010 - Harrisburg Happenings Week of February 1, 2010 (PDF)
February 8, 2010 - Senate News Brief
February 4, 2010 - Press Release from Senators Scarnati and Pileggi (PDF)
February 3, 2010
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Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Public Hearing on Proposed Rules of Ethical Conduct
- 2:02
February 3, 2010 - Joint Public Hearing with the House Finance
Committee on the Independent Fiscal Office
ARRA Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses (PDF)
Week of the
Young Child
February 1, 2010 - Senate News Brief
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month January 26, 2010 - Senator Orie pays tribute
to several Pennsylvania police officers who have been killed in the line of duty
in recent months.
Allegheny County-based Haiti Relief Efforts
January 21, 2010 -
Education Committee Public Hearing on Education Empowerment Act
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(running time 4 hours 4 minutes)
Human Service Transportation Coordination – Regional Pilot Request for Letters
of Interest (PDF)
Human Service Transportation Request for Letter of Interest (PDF)
January 14, 2010 - Sen. Orie Continues Efforts on Government and Gaming
Reform
Webcast of Elder Milton E. Raiford’s (Headmaster, Imani Christian Academy)
acceptance speech for the Millbrook School 2009 Edward Pulling Community Service
Fellowship Award – June 2009.
January 11, 2010 - DEP Seeks Applicants to Manage Home Heating Equipment Rebate
Program
January 2010 - Legislative Update: News on the 2010 Census
January 5, 2010 - During session, Senator Orie remarks on her opposition to
Senate Bill 711, which would expand gaming in Pennsylvania.
December 17, 2009 - PennDOT Summer 2010 Seasonal Positions
December 14, 2009 - PennDOT Reminds Homeowners to Prepare Mailboxes for
Winter
DEP
Accepting Applications for the Small Business Advantage Grant Program (PDF)
Yellow Ribbon Program at La Roche College - La Roche College is lending a
hand to military veterans who are earning their degrees as part of the Yellow
Ribbon Program.
Ski PA – 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass
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Upcoming Events
Senator Orie's Community Corner
ARRA Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses
Free workshop for Veteran-Owned Businesses
PITTSBURGH
Robert Morris University
600 5th Avenue
6th Floor Lecture Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
February 25, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
(Resource panel and open discussions, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.)
Senior Tax Appointments
Seniors can have their taxes completed for free.
La Clasa Blanca Building
9400 McKnight Road Suite 205
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Due to heavy volume of tax appointments, please call Kathy at 412-630-9466 to
schedule an appointment.
14th Annual Memorial Tribute to Our Veterans and Present Servicemen and Women
April 30, 2010
Four Points Sheraton
Mars, Pennsylvania
14th Annual Emergency Responders Forum
April 22, 2010
Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company
5:30 pm
14th Annual Spring Senior Citizen Expo
May 14, 2010
CCAC North Campus
9 am -2 pm
6th Annual Kids Expo
June 18, 2010
Butler County Airport
10 am -12:30 pm
10th Annual Fall Senior Expo
September 24, 2010
Butler County Airport
9 am-1 pm
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Agriculture
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Allegheny and Butler County News
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Butler County Twilight Wish Foundation
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Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative
- Rt. 228 Corridor
- Free Tax Sites
- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
- Pittsburgh Technology Council
- Info from Family Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human
Services and A Child's Place at Mercy regarding Child Abuse
Prevention Month
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Budget
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Economy
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Education
- Highmark healthy high 5: Bullying Prevention Institute
- Graduation Testing
- School Facts and Figures
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Emergency Services
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Pennsylvania Department of General Services Supplies
and Surplus Operations List of Surplus Items
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Deputy Sheriffs' Training Bulletin
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Tax Credit
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Important information for Volunteer Fire Companies
regarding Right To Know Law
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Energy
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TurnSealSave.org: Offers Energy Saving Tips, Financial Assistance with
Heating Bills
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Franco's Army - Assistance for Gas Bills
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Environment
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Energy Workshops for Small Businesses
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Black Fly Suppression
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Gov. Outdoor Task Force Report
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Environmental Education Grant Program
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Gaming Reform
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Government
Reform
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Health and Safety
- Autism Help Network
- H1N1 in PA
- Swine
Flu Information
- Autism Fact Sheet from PMPC
- Patient Safety Authority
- Id Theft Info
- PA Assistive Technology Foundation
- Autism
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Helpful
Links
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Income Tax Filing
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Identity Theft Protection
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TurnSealSave.org: Offers Energy Saving Tips, Financial
Assistance with Heating Bills
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Highmark healthy high 5: Bullying Prevention
Institute
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PA Developmental Disabilities Council
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University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development
Center
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Tips for Writing Grant Proposals
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Executive Women's Council of Pittsburgh
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Home Repair and Improvement Update
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Consumer Tips
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate application status
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Pennsylvania State Data Center
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Arthritis Foundation – Western PA Chapter
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Labor and Industry
- CareerLink
- Unemployment Information
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Legislation
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PHEAA
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Senate News
- Senate News Brief
- News For Constituents
- Appropriations Monthly Report
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Senator Orie Press Releases
October 2, 2009 - Orie Measure Marks October as National Lupus Awareness Month
November 20, 2009 - Editorial Right on Point on "Pay to Play"
April 28, 2009
- Sen. Orie Resolution Marks Equal Pay Day in PA
April 23, 2009 - Orie Bill Would Provide Parents of Children Attending
Charter Schools Spot on State Charter Board
April 22, 2009 - Joint Statement from Senator Orie and
Rep. Saylor On Alternative Graduation Tests - aka Keystone Exams 2.0
April 1, 2009 - Orie Measure Marks April 1st as
Lupus Alert Day
April 1, 2009 - Orie Resolution Recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention
Month
April 1, 2009 - Orie Resolution Recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month
in PA
April 1, 2009 - Senator Orie and Senator Eichelberger to Sponsor
Legislation to Tighten State Laws Involving Government Contracts
March 25, 2009 - Senate Republican Leaders Seek to Set Core Guidelines For
Determining How Federal Stimulus Funds are Spent
March 18, 2009 - Orie and
Vereb Question Gaming Control Board's Travel Decisions While Requesting a 6
Percent Budget Increase
March 16, 2009 - Orie Bills Would Expand Property Tax Relief to Disabled
Veterans & Spouses of Soldiers Killed in Action
March 13, 2009 - Orie Supports Disability Savings Accounts
March 11, 2009 -Orie Legislation on Problem-Solving Courts in PA
Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee
March 9, 2009 - Senators Orie and Eichelberger's letter to PLCB Chairman
Patrick Stapleton regarding the use of funds for etiquette training. (PDF)
March 9, 2009 - Senators Robbins, Orie Propose Military Hiring Bills
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Seniors
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Transportation
- Information about PennDOT Maintenance Operations Available
Online
- Parkway North Update
- Federal Transportation Recovery Funds
- Turnpike
- PennDOT
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Veterans and Military
- Persian Gulf Veterans Bonus
- MilitaryOneSource
- PA Veterans Newsletter
- Guard and Reserve Military Handbook
- Resources
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