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January 26, 2010 - Senator Orie pays tribute to several Pennsylvania police officers who have been killed in the line of duty in recent months.

January 5, 2010 - During session, Senator Orie remarks on her opposition to Senate Bill 711, which would expand gaming in Pennsylvania.

October 9, 2009 – During session, Senator Orie speaks on Gaming Reform legislation.

September 28, 2009 - At a Capitol news conference, Senator Dominic Pileggi provides reporters with an update on the budget.

September 16, 2009 - Senator Jane Orie urges passage of a gaming reform package.

August 26, 2009 - Senator Orie speaks in support of House Bill 1828, legislation to aid struggling municipal pension plans.

August 19, 2009 - Senator Jane Orie (R-Allegheny) calls the Governor’s veto of domestic violence and rape crisis services repugnant and incomprehensible.

July 21, 2009 - Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses Senate passage of an amended budget bill and the role Blue Dog Democrats could play in the process.

July 20, 2009 - Senator Orie comments after the Senate voted to amend House Bill 1416.  The vote restored higher education and student aid to the general fund budget. The Senate spending plan is balanced and does not require any tax increases.

July 15, 2009 - Senator Orie Comments on State Budget Impasse

July 8, 2009 - Senator Orie Urges Action on a State Budget that Cuts Spending and Includes No New Taxes

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

June 2009 - Senator Jane Orie talks with Marty Griffin of KDKA Radio

June 16, 2009 - Senator Orie responds to the Governor's call for a 16% increase in the Personal Income Tax (PIT)

May 6, 2009 - Senator Orie offers remarks during debate on Senate Bill 850, a $27.3 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10.

May 6,2009 - Sen. Jane Orie (R-40) addresses a REACH Foundation rally and birthday celebration at the State Capitol.

May 1, 2009 – Senator Orie's 13th Annual Memorial Tribute to Veterans and Servicemen and Women
- Part 1
- Part 2

April 30, 2009 - Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses her three-bill package aimed at assisting municipalities by promoting intergovernmental cooperation and expanding low-interest loans.

March 18, 2009 - Senator Orie questions LCB CEO Joe Conti and LCB Chairman PJ Stapleton at a Senate Law & Justice Committee public hearing.

- Hearing - running time 59 minutes

March 9, 2009 - During session, Senator Orie offers a resolution recognizing Women’s History Month in Pennsylvania.

March 4, 2009 - During the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions Acting Secretary of Aging John Michael Hall.

March 4, 2009 - Senator Orie discussing the firefighter tax credit with Marty Griffin (Clip provided by KDKA’s Marty Griffin show)

March 3, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak.

March 2, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle Richman.

February 26, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions members of the Governor’s executive offices.

February 26, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions PGCB Chair Mary DiGiacomo Colins.


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February 25, 2009 - Senate Majority Whip Jane Orie (R-40) and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) discuss Senate Bill 102 and efforts to restore public trust in state government.

February 25, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger.

February 25, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions Treasury Secretary Rob McCord.

February 24, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions PCCD Executive Director Michael Kane.

February 24, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions Secretary of Corrections Jeffrey Beard.
 

February 23, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions Budget Secretary Mary Soderberg and Acting Secretary of Revenue Stephen Stetler.
 

February 9, 2009 - Senator Orie's remarks at the Senate memorial service honoring the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll.

October 7, 2008 - During a Senator Judiciary Committee meeting, Senator Orie introduces Judith Ference Olson, a nominee for judge in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

September 9, 2008 - Senator Orie's 12th Annual Emergency Responders Forum
- Part 1 (running time 42 minutes)
- Part 2 (running time 29 minutes)
- Part 3 (running time 45 minutes)

May 2008 - Senator Orie's 12th Annual Veterans Tribute
(running time 1 hour 10 minutes)

February 4, 2008 - Senator Jane Orie speaks at the American Heart Association's annual "Go Red" day at the state Capitol.

January 29, 2008 - Senator Jane Orie speaks on her resolution designating January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.

December 20, 2007  - Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses her bill, now before the Senate, that would establish specialized "problem solving" courts in the Commonwealth.

October 16, 2007 - Domestic Violence Awareness Rally
(running time 1 hour, 2 minutes)

October 15, 2007 - Senator Jane Orie speaks on her resolution designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.

October 2, 2007 - Following a Moms Deserve Equal Rights rally at the State Capitol, Senator Jane Orie discusses her legislation that would outlaw marital or familial status discrimination in the workplace.

September 17, 2007 - Orie Bill Would Prohibit Using Names, Images Of Fallen Soldiers for Commercial Profit

September 17, 2007 - Senator Orie offers remarks on the death of Capt. Erick Foster, who was killed in Iraq on August 29, 2007

July 10, 2007 - Senator Orie joined legislators to rally for legislation that will reduce the future debt service owed by the Commonwealth for various bond issues. This will make more revenue available to reduce taxes for Pennsylvania residents.
- running time 23 minutes

July 9, 2007 - Senator Orie responds to the budget impasse and the furlough of state employees.

July 6, 2007 - During session today, Senator Orie of the Senate Republican Caucus comment on the Governor's Energy Policy.

BUDGET UPDATE - July 2, 2007 - Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, Senate Appropriations Chairman Gib Armstrong, and Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Mike Waugh discussed the status of the 2007-08 state budget with Capitol reporters.
- Running time 21 minutes

June 30, 2007 - Senator Orie Comments on the Status of the Budget Negotiations