Kasunic and Mahoney Pleased with Decision to Allow Table Games at Nemacolin
On February 20, 2013
Uniontown, February 20, 2013 – State Sen. Richard A. Kasunic and Rep. Tim Mahoney today praised the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for its decision to issue a table games certificate for Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Fayette County. “Including table games will help generate more jobs, spur increased economic development, attract more guests, draw more conventions [...]
Senate Committee Gives Nod to Kasunic’s Mine Water Bill
On February 13, 2013
Harrisburg, February 13, 2013— The Senate Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy has unanimously approved Sen. Richard A. Kasunic’s legislation that would encourage the use of mine water for Marcellus shale well development and industrial use. “This innovative approach to the treatment and use of acid mine water is both cost effective and environmentally responsible,” [...]
Kasunic Praises 2-1-1 Phone hotline for Human Services Information
On February 8, 2013
Dunbar, February 8, 2013 – State Sen. Rich Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset) today endorsed a free 2-1-1 telephone hotline service that connects people from 11 southwestern Pennsylvania counties with timely information on customized health, housing and human services. “PA 2-1-1 Southwest can be a great tool for seniors and other local people who have difficulty accessing information [...]
Kasunic to Hold District Office Hours in Point Marion on Thursday
On February 5, 2013
Dunbar, February 4, 2013 – State Sen. Rich Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset) or a member of his local staff will hold district office hours this Thursday, February 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Point Marion Rotary Building (former Boy Scout Building). “This is another opportunity for me to bring state government closer to constituents,” [...]
Kasunic to Hold District Office Hours in Confluence on Thursday
On January 29, 2013
Harrisburg, January 28, 2013 – State Sen. Rich Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset) or a member of his local staff will hold district office hours this Thursday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Confluence Borough Building. “This is another opportunity for me to bring state government closer to constituents,” Kasunic said. “Meeting out in [...]
Kasunic Says state Grants are Available for Local Recreational Projects
On January 16, 2013
Dunbar, January 16, 2013 – State Senator Richard A. Kasunic today urged area municipalities and nonprofit organizations to look into a state grant program, called the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2), that funds recreation, park and conservation projects. The application deadline is April 10. “Over the years, I have worked hard to help local governments [...]
Kasunic Bill Would Reform State’s Small games of Chance Law
On January 14, 2013
Uniontown, January 11, 2013 – State Sen. Rich Kasunic (D-Dunbar) today introduced legislation aimed at protecting and accommodating the interests of volunteer organizations that rely on the state’s Small Games of Chance law to raise funds. “This legislation (Senate Bill 144) would update and simplify the law to ensure local volunteer organizations such as fire [...]
Kasunic Re-appointed Democratic Chair of Game and Fisheries Committee
On December 21, 2012
Harrisburg, December 21, 2012 – An avid hunter and fisherman, State Senator Richard A. Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset) has been re-appointed to serve as Democratic Chair of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee. “Hunting and fishing are vital to Pennsylvania’s culture and tradition,” Kasunic said. “I will continue to use my leadership role on this committee to [...]
Kasunic: Save for College While Saving on Taxes
On December 21, 2012
Harrisburg, December 20, 2012 – State Sen. Rich Kasunic today urged families to consider opening or adding to a Pennsylvania 529 College Saving Program this month. “It’s important to note that if you contribute by December 31, it can also help reduce your 2012 state income taxes,” Kasunic said. “It’s a good way to put [...]
Solobay, Kasunic Seek Delay in Small Games Reporting Deadline
On December 17, 2012
HARRISBURG – Dec. 14, 2012 – State Sen. Tim Solobay and State Sen. Richard Kasunic yesterday asked the Corbett Administration to delay the reporting requirements of Pennsylvania’s new Small Games of Chance Act to give the legislature more time to address concerns raised with the law. In a letter to Gov. Tom Corbett, co-signed by [...]
