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October 5, 2009 - The Senate Republicans announced that they will move quickly to send a complete budget package to the House to expedite passage of a spending plan.

October 1, 2009 - Senate Republican leaders discussed the need for House action on a state budget agreement.

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

September 18, 2009 - Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jake Corman provided an update on negotiations to reach a state budget agreement.

September 14, 2009 - Senator Pileggi (R-9) provided an update on the state budget during a news conference.

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

August 11, 2009 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi's floor remarks on House Bill 1828

August 5, 2009 - Senator Pileggi responded to the Governor’s line-item vetoes of Senate Bill 850.

July 20, 2009 - Senator Pileggi commented 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 16, 2009 - Senator Pileggi commented on Senate Bill 1, which reforms Pennsylvania’s budgeting process while increasing transparency and accountability in state government. 

July 14, 2009 - Senator Pileggi commented on the state budget impasse.

July 9, 2009 - Senator Pileggi urged action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.
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June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

June 19, 2009 – Senator Pileggi appeared on the television show Behind the Headlines to discuss the state budget. Appearing with Senator Pileggi was Representative Todd Eachus (D-116), the House Majority Leader.

June 16, 2009 - Senator Pileggi and other Senate leaders responded to the Governor’s call for a 16% increase in the Personal Income Tax (PIT).

June 3, 2009 – Senator Pileggi was a guest on the Politics As Usual podcast, hosted by John Micek of the Allentown Morning Call and Alex Roarty of PoliticsPA.com and MyPLS.com.

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

May 4, 2009 - Senate Republican leaders provided details on their budget proposal, which was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today.  Senate Bill 850 cuts spending and includes no new taxes to address a growing revenue shortfall.

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

February 24, 2009 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) joined Senate Majority Whip Jane Clare Orie (R-40) in announcing the introduction of legislation to deal with the practice of "pay-to-play" in the area of contract procurement. 

February 4, 2009 - Senator Pileggi responded to the Governor's budget address.