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Senator Takes to the Senate Floor in Support of Judicial Nominees

5/13/2008

Senator Joins Call for Adequate Funding for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Workers

Senator O'Pake's Floor Remarks on Senate Passage of Bill to Stop Unwanted "Political Robocalls"

Pennsylvania Moment for April, 2008

Senator Introduces Boost in Job Creation Tax Credit for PA Businesses

Senator Pushes Bill to Suspend Sales Tax on School Supplies

Senator O'Pake's April, 2008 "Report to the People"

Legislation Advocated by Senator O'Pake to Thwart Political Robocalls Clears Key Committee

Pennsylvania Moment for March, 2008

2/28/2008

Senator Underscores the Importance of Agriculture to PA During Budget Hearings

Senator O'Pake's March, 2008 "Report to the People"

2/15/2008

Senator Urges Action on Legislative Package to Clamp Down on Underage Drinking in College Towns

2/14/2008

Senator Calls the Day "Historic" as Governor Pens his Signature to State's New "Open Records" Law

2/12/2008

Senator Joins in Recognition of Career & Technology Center Week at the State Capitol; Visits With Student Representatives from Berks County

As State Senate Passes Bills to More Clearly Define Role of Municipalties in Providing Fire & Emergency Medical Service Response, O'Pake Urges State Action on Tax Credit to Promote Volunteer First Responder Recruitment & Retention

Pennsylvania Moment for February, 2008

Senator O'Pake's February, 2008 "Report to the People"

At a Capitol News Conference, O'Pake Urges Legislative Action to Stop Political Robocalls

Senator Expresses Optimism Regarding Final Passage of Smoking Ban in Most Public Places

Assistance Available to People In Need to Help Pay Home Heating Costs, Senator Explains

Senator O'Pake's January, 2008 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for January, 2008

Senator O'Pake's December, 2007 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for December, 2007

11/20/2007

Senator Marks 15th Anniversary of State's Landmark Children's Health Insurance Program

11/14/2007

O'Pake Joins Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Call for Action on Legislation to Require Insurance Coverage of Cancer Clinical Trial Patient Care

11/13/2007

Senator O'Pake Takes to the Senate Floor to Urge End to Homeowner School Property Tax

11/13/2007

Senator Urges End to Homeowner School Property Taxes in Speech on Senate Floor

11/5/2007

Time for President Bush to Support Compromise Federal S-CHIP Reauthorization

11/5/2007

Thank A Veteran This Veterans Day: 11/11

Pennsylvania Moment for November, 2007

Senator O'Pake's November, 2007 "Report to the People"

10/4/2007

Senator O'Pake Urges Congress to Override President's Veto of Children's Health Insurance

Senator O'Pake's October, 2007 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for October, 2007

Senator O'Pake Comments on Governor Rendell's Opening of Special Session on Energy

Senator O'Pake Seeks Reversal of Federal Bureaucratic Guideline Restricting Children's Health Insurance Coverage

Senator O'Pake Joins Call for Cost-Saving Statewide Health Insurance Plan for School Employees

Pennsylvania Moment for September, 2007

Senator O'Pake's September, 2007 "Report to the People"

PA's "Safe Haven" Law -- Protecting Unwanted Newborn Children From Abandonment

State Aging Department Launches New Website

"Energy Independence" the Focus of Upcoming Special Session

Senator O'Pake's August, 2007 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for August, 2007

Senator Reminds Seniors of Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program Expansion & Extension of Application Deadline

O'Pake Hails Governor's Signature of Long-Term Care Insurance Incentive

Senate Passes Farm Tax Credit for Conservation Best Management Practices

Pennsylvania Moment for July, 2007

Senator O'Pake's July, 2007 "Report to the People"

Senate Acts on House Bill Reauthorizing $25 Million Grant Program to Aid Volunteer Fire and EMS Companies

O'Pake Tax Credit for Emergency Service Volunteers Wins Committee Approval

Senator O'Pake's June, 2007 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for May, 2007

Senator O'Pake's Congressional Redistricting Government Reform Proposal Advances

Senator Calls for New State Office to Speed Studies of Reports of Potential "Cancer Clusters"

Senator O'Pake's May, 2007 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for April, 2007

Senator O'Pake's April, 2007 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for March, 2007

Higher Income Guidelines Mean More PA Children Qualify for Free Health Insurance Coverage

Senator Says Pennsylvania Leads the Nation in Preserving Farmland

Senator O'Pake's March, 2007 "Report to the People"

Breakdown in Communications Blamed for Stranding Motorists in Wake of Valentine Day's Snow Storm

PA's Volunteer Emergency Service Responders Deserve a Tax Break

Senator Says An Additional 659 Acres of Berks County Farmland is Preserved

PA's Amber Alert System Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Saving Children's Lives

2/7/2007

Senator O'Pake At Capitol News Conference on Bill to Ban Unwanted Political "Robocalls"

2/6/2007

Senator O'Pake Reacts to Governor Rendell's 2007-08 State Budget Proposal

Pennsylvania Moment for February, 2007

Senator O'Pake's February, 2007 "Report to the People"

1/13/2007

Amber Alert System Saves Children's Lives

Senator O'Pake Introduces Government & Political Reform Legislation

PA Farm Show Underway in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania Moment for January, 2007

Senator O'Pake's January, 2007 "Report to the People"

12/28/2006

Senator Says "Go Further" Action on Property Tax Relief Must be Priority in New Session

12/22/2006

More than 420,000 Additional Seniors to Benefit from Expansion of Pennsylvania's Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program

12/18/2006

Senator Comments on Governor's Creation of Cabinet to Serve as Advocate for Persons with Disabilities

12/12/2006

Senator O'Pake Applauds New Website Aiding Consumers in Fight Against Identity Theft

12/6/2006

Senator Comments on New Law Dealing with Difficult End-of-Life Issues

Pennsylvania Moment for December, 2006

Senator O'Pake's December, 2006 "Report to the People"

11/22/2006

O'Pake Proposes to Restrict Political "Robocalls"

11/6/2006

Senator Comments on Newly Enacted "Cover All Kids" Law

Pennsylvania Moment for November, 2006

Senator O'Pake's November, 2006 "Report to the People"

Senator O'Pake's October, 2006 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for October, 2006

9/27/2006

Senator O'Pake Speaks at Dedication of New $9.3 Million Science Center at Alvernia College Science Center Named in the Senator's Honor

9/25/2006

Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Testimony on Proposals to Curb Urban Violence

9/5/2006

$500 State Rebate Available for Purchase of Full Hybrid Vehicle

Senator O'Pake's September, 2006 "Report to the People"

8/29/2006

New State Budget Provides Money for Senior Citizen Center Improvements

8/28/2006

PA's Amber Alert System Has Helped to Save the Lives of 19 Children Since It's Implementation 4 Years Ago

Pennsylvania Moment for August, 2006

Join Senator O'Pake on a Rare Tour of the state Capitol dome (opened for public inspection for the first and only time in about 50 years on July 25, 2006 as part of the bicentennial celebration of Pennsylvania's historic state Capitol building)

7/28/2006

More than $500,000 On the Way to Help Volunteer Fire Companies Battle Brush and Forest Fires

Senator O'Pake's August, 2006 "Report to the People"

PA Moment for July, 2006

Senator O'Pake's July, 2006 "Report to the People"

6/30/2006

Senator O'Pake Comments on Efforts to Secure Federal Assistance in the in the Wake of Heavy Rains and Flooding in Berks County and throughout Pennsylvania

6/20/2006

Improvements In Megans Law Pass Senate

6/8/2006

PA Moment for June, 2006

Senator O'Pake's June, 2006 "Report to the People"

5/24/2006

In Wake of PA's Low Mark on Nationwide Report Card, Senator O'Pake Urges Action on His Legislation Requiring Insurance Coverage of Prostate Cancer Screening

5/15/2006

Senator O'Pake Joins Governor as "Ounce of Prevention" Bill is Signed into Law

5/11/2006

Senator Pushes to Strengthen PA's Megan's Law

5/2/2006

"Not all that we want, but progress," Senator O'Pake says in Senate floor remarks on adoption of Conference Committee Report on Property Tax Relief

PA Moment for May, 2006

4/26/2006

Senator Reminds Students of May 1 PHEAA Grant Application Deadline

Senator O'Pake's May, 2006 "Report to the People"

4/7/2006

Megan's Law Revisions Now Facing Full Senate Vote After Clearing Judiciary Committee

Senator O'Pake's April, 2006 "Report to the People"

4/3/2006

Citizen Involvement Key to Enhanced Child Abuse Prevention Effort

4/3/2006

At a Capitol News Conference, Senator O'Pake Comments on New Legislation He's Introducing to Enhance Child Abuse Prevention Efforts

PA Moment for April, 2006

3/27/2006

"Ounce of Prevention" Bill Aimed at Enhancing Services for Low-Income, At-Risk Expectant Mothers and their Newborn Children Clears Senate; Nears Enactment

3/22/2006

Senate Judiciary Committee Sends Bill Toughening Penalities for Child Rapists to Full Senate

3/7/2006

Senator Says Recent Incident Underscores Need for Internet Users to Be Cautious About Release of Personal Information

3/6/2006

Senator Discusses His Bill to Improve PA's Megan's Law

Senator O'Pake's March, 2006 "Report to the People"

PA Moment for March, 2006

2/24/2006

Senator Applauds Governor's Signing of Law Renewing $25 Million Grant Program for Volunteer Emergency Service Companies

2/10/2006

Senate Approves Legislation Renewing $25 Million Grant Program for Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Ambulance Companies

PA Moment for February, 2006

2/08/2006

Senator O'Pake Comments on Proposed No-Tax-Increase State Budget

Senator O'Pake's February, 2006 "Report to the People"

1/24/2006

Senator O'Pake Commends Governor for Boosting the Income Eligibility Limit for Energy Assistance to Allow an Additional 67,000 Pennsylvania Families to Qualify

1/20/2006

Property Tax Relief Remains Top Priority for New Year

1/6/2006

PA Prepares for Kick Off of 90th Annual PA Farm Show (January 7-14)

PA Moment for January, 2006

1/4/2006

Special Session Senate Committee Takes Testimony on House-Passed Sales Tax Expansion/Property Tax Relief Plan

Senator O'Pake's January, 2006 "Report to the People"

12/22/2005

Senator O'Pake Joins Governor at Bill Signing/Teleconference Hookup with PA National Guard Troops Stationed In Iraq

PA Moment for December, 2005

12/16/2005

Senate-Passed "Taxpayer Relief Act" Calls for Major Expansion of Senior Citizen Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program

12/12/2005

Senator O'Pake Joins Democratic Colleagues in Criticizing Senate Republican Majority for Pushing Bill to Eliminate Voters Right to Elect Lieutanant Governor

12/12/2005

Senator O'Pake Joins Democratic Colleagues in Criticizing Senate Republican Majority for Pushing Bill to Eliminate Voters Right to Elect Lieutenant Governor

12/5/2005

Senator O'Pake Urges Action to Boost PA Minimum Wage

Senator O'Pake's December, 2005 "Report to the People"

11/30/2005

Senator Discusses PHEAA Loan Forgiveness for Armed Forces Personnel

11/10/2005

Governor Signs New Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

PA Moment for November, 2005

Senator O'Pake's November, 2005 "Report to the People"

10/26/2005

Senator O'Pake Urges Prompt House Action on New Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence During Capitol Rally Marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month

10/25/2005

Senate Passes New Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

10/5/2005

October "Capitol Connection" Report Focuses on Need for Boosting Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families

9/28/2005

Senator Emphasizes Need to "Work Together" During Opening Remarks of Special Session on Property Tax Relief

9/28/2005

Senator O'Pake on Beginning of Special Session on Property Tax Relief

Senator O'Pake's October, 2005 "Report to the People"

9/15/2005

Property Tax Relief Gains Priority Attention

9/8/2005

Senator Pushes Legislation to Crack Down on Gasoline Price Gouging

Capitol Connection Radio Show for 9/05: Growing Greener II

Senator O'Pake's September, 2005 "Report to the People"

Gasoline Price Spike Prompts Call for Investigation

PA Moment for September, 2005

Senator O'Pake's August, 2005 "Report to the People"

7/7/2005

No-Tax-Increase 2005-06 State Budget Passed

Senator O'Pake's July, 2005 "Report to the People"

6/20/2005

Let Voters Decide Property Tax Relief Question, O'Pake Says

6/13/2005

Spiraling Health Care Costs Present Challenge for 2005-06 State Budget

Senator O'Pake's June, 2005 "Report to the People"

PA Moment for June, 2005

Senator O'Pake's May, 2005 "Report to the People"

PA Moment for May, 2005

4/14/2005

$625 Million "Growing Greener II" Bond Issue on May 17 Ballot

4/12/2005

Senator Joins Call for Increase in Minimum Wage

Senator O'Pake's April, 2005 "Report to the People"

3/10/2005

March, 2 005 Capitol Connection Radio Report

3/2/2005

Senator Seeks Additional Funding for Alzheimer's Outreach

3/1/2005

Budget Hearings Underway at State Capitol

PA Moment for March, 2005

Senator O'Pake's March, 2005 "Report to the People"

2/15/2005

Senate Resolution 60 Commission Recommends Senator O'Pake's Proposed Tax Credit for Emergency Service Volunteers in Final Report

2/9/2005

Senator Reacts to Governor's No-Tax-Increase State Budget Proposal

2/2/2005

Senator Outlines Peoples Agenda in Speech to Newspaper Editors

Senator O'Pake's February, 2005 "Report to the People"

1/24/2005

Senator Discusses Early Detection Cancer Screening Package

1/21/2005

Senator Says Tax Credit Would Serve as Recruitment/Retention Incentive for Emergency Service Volunteers

1/7/2005

PA Farm Show Runs Through Saturday, January 15

1/5/2005

January, 2005 Capitol Connection Radio Report

PA Moment for January, 2005

1/1/2005

Senator O'Pake's January, 2005 "Report to the People"

12/29/2004

Sen. O'Pake Urges Support for Community Food Banks

Pennsylvania Moment for December, 2004

12/10/2004

New Laws Protecting Children the Focus of Capitol Connection Radio Report

12/3/2004

Help Available to Low-Income Citizens in Paying Home Heating Costs

12/1/2004

Senator O'Pake's December, 2004 "Report to the People"

11/24/2004

Senator O'Pake's "Amber Alert" Bill Signed by Governor

11/10/2004

Senator O'Pakes Comments on "Amber Alert" Bill as it Passes Senate

11/9/2004

Senator O'Pake's November, 2004 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for November, 2004

10/7/2004

Senate Passes O'Pake Co-sponsored Legislation to Prohibit Public Officials From Having ANY Financial Interest in Gaming Facilities

10/4/2004

Senator O'Pake's October, 2004 "Report to the People"

10/4/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for October, 2004

Senator O'Pake's September, 2004 "Report to the People"

Pennsylvania Moment for September, 2004

8/24/2004

Senator O'Pake Seeks More Financial Aid for College Students

8/10/2004

Capitol Connection Radio Program

8/9/2004

Pennsylvania Conservation Corps Celebrates 20 Years

Pennsylvania Moment for August, 2004

7/23/2004

Senator O'Pake Presenting $434,930 State Grant to Berks Women In Crisis Center to Help the Victims of Domestic Violence

7/21/2004

20-Year Effort to Implement Child Video Testimony Successfully Concluded

7/20/2004

Senator O'Pake Outlines Need to Enhance PA's Megan's Law

7/4/2004

Senator O'Pake's July "Report to the People"

7/2/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for July

7/1/2004

Senator O'Pake Joins Capitol Celebration of PACE Program's 20th Anniversary

6/9/2004

Senator O'Pake Advocates Lottery Funding Boost for PENNCARE

6/7/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for June

6/1/2004

With Record-High Gasoline Prices, VISIT PA Great Choice for PA Families

5/27/2004

Senator O'Pake Views Demonstration of AED in Presentation of $50,000 State Grant to Help Schools and Other Berks County Facilities Purchase Life-Saving Devices

5/11/2004
Senator O'Pake Presented "Keystone Fraternal Legislator Award"
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5/1/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for May

4/1/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for April

3/18/2004

Child Victim Video Testimony Bill Clears Senate

3/5/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for March

2/12/2004

Reversing Pennsylvania's "Brain Drain" -- Focus of First Part of Rendell Economic Stimulus Package To Win Enactment

2/3/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for February

1/16/2004

As Democratic chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Sen. O'Pake comments on his visit to the 88th annual State Farm Show in Harrisburg

1/9/2004

Capitol Connection -- Property Tax Reform & Economic Development Headline New Year's List of Challenges

1/6/2004

Fiscal Accountability Included in New Education Investment

1/2/2004

Pennsylvania Moment for January

12/30/2003

Education Wins Significant Boost in Final 2003-04 Budget Compromise

12/12/2003

Capitol Connection -- Seniors Can Use 2002 Income Information Thru March 31, 2004, to Qualify Under Expanded PACE/PACENET Program

12/4/2003

Seniors Should Apply Now for January Start of Expanded PACE/PACENET Program

12/1/2003

Pennsylvania Moment for December

11/25/2003

Sen. O'Pake Hails as Historic Final Senate Vote on PACE/PACENET Expansion

11/24/2003

Sen. O'Pake Discusses New PHEAA Merit Scholarship Grants

11/24/2003

Legislation Being Readied to Implement Constitutional Amendment Permitting Child Abuse Victims to Testify Via Videotape or Closed-Circuit TV

11/18/2003

O'Pake "Amber Alert" Bill On Way To Becoming Law

11/7/2003

Sen. O'Pake Voices Opposition to Proposed Federal Restrictions in Medicare Coverage for Senior Citizen Rehabilitation Services

Capitol Connection Radio Program Features Sen. O'Pake Discussing PACE Expansion

Pennsylvania Moment for November

10/29/2003

Sen. O'Pake Details Historic Expansion of state's Senior Citizen Prescription Assistance Program

PA Voters Face Nov. 4 Decision on Constitutional Amendments Allowing Child Abuse Victims to Testify via Video or Closed-Circuit TV

Pennsylvania Moment for October

9/17/2003

Sen. O'Pake Proposes Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters

Pennsylvania Moment for September

9/02/2003

College-bound High School Seniors should not delay their financial planning

8/12/2003

Higher Education Assistance for Returning Military Personnel

Pennsylvania Moment for August

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