2013-2014 Budget

On February 5, 2013, Governor Corbett unveiled a $28.4 billion state budget.  To receive an overview of the budget and a breakdown of funding you can view:
2013-2014 Budget in Brief, 2013-14 Budget Overview, 2013-14 Motor License Fund, Basic Education Funding
 

Child Protection Laws

A bipartisan group of state senators have created a package of legislation to provide sweeping improvements to Pennsylvania’s Child Protection laws.  View More

Aging Issues and Services

Senator Mensch addressed aging services, benefits, and programs with Brian Duke, the Secretary of Aging, and Robin Burstein, Executive Director at Encore Experiences.

Pennsylvania Community College Affordability Task Force

Senator Mensch urges support for legislation aimed at improving access to affordable higher education. For more information, you can review SB 360.

Understanding the Public Pension Crisis

Public employee pension plans face a $41 billion gap between their assets and liabilities.  This video explains how Pennsylvania encountered this crisis and how it will affect state taxpayers if left unaddressed.
 

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Mensch Speaks with Seniors on State Issues at Encore Experiences

May 17, 2013

Senator Bob Mensch, Chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, spoke with seniors at Encore Experiences in Harleysville, PA regarding state related matters and legislation.[...Read more]

Senate Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus Meet with CSX, PennDOT and Norfolk Southern to Discuss Rail in Pennsylvania’s Economy

May 16, 2013

The Economy, Business and Jobs (EBJ) Caucus, co-chaired by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) and Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18), recently held a meeting and tour on Tuesday, May 14th which underlined the importance of rail in Pennsylvania’s economy.[...Read more]

Senate Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus Focus on Rail in Pennsylvania’s Economy

May 13, 2013

The next meeting of the Economy, Business and Jobs (EBJ) Caucus, co-chaired by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) and Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18), will be held on Tuesday, May 14th at 9:30 am in hearing room 8E-A. The topic of this meeting will be the role railroads play in Pennsylvania’s economy.[...Read more]

Removing the Stigma of "Welfare" - An Op-Ed by Senators Bob Mensch and Jay Costa

May 8, 2013

The term “welfare” is defined as the general well-being of an individual or group of individuals. However, when used in association with government services, the term has unfortunately developed a negative connotation.[...Read more]

Community colleges hopeful legislation will help with funding (Phillyburbs.com)

May 8, 2013

A news article that references Senator Bob Mensch[...Read more]