Kasunic Bill Would Strengthen Property Rights in Pennsylvania
On February 14, 2012
Dunbar, February 14, 2012 – State Sen. Richard A. Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset) today introduced legislation that would strengthen property rights by preventing someone from making claim to another’s property through what is known as adverse possession. Currently under Pennsylvania law, someone can make legal claim to another’s land after 21 uninterrupted years if they openly and [...]
Sen. Kasunic Announces State Funds for Somerset Borough Water Project
On January 30, 2012
Harrisburg, January 26 2012 – State Sen. Rich Kasunic today announced a $1.950 million low-interest state loan to Somerset Borough to construct new water lines and build a new water storage tank. “These funds will enable the borough to replace 2,200 feet of an old deteriorating cement water line, construct 3,500 feet of new water [...]
Kasunic Pushes Legislation to Create Jobs and Spur Economy
On September 27, 2011
HARRISBURG, September 27, 2011 – State Senator Richard Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset) joined fellow Senate Democrats in unveiling a plan they say would create thousands of new jobs and encourage economic development. “This plan taps existing resources to generate investment opportunities and get people to work,” Kasunic said yesterday at a Capitol news conference. “We have to [...]
Sen. Kasunic Presses to Make Route 219 Construction a Priority
On September 7, 2011
SOMERSET, September 7, 2011 – State Sen. Richard A. Kasunic is urging federal and state transportation agencies to prioritize completion of the Route 219 construction project in Somerset County. In a letter to the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAPDC), Kasunic described the project as a “critical safety and economic development priority for both [...]
Kasunic Announces Release of $1.5 Million in State Funds for Allegany College
On September 7, 2011
Somerset, Sept. 7, 2011— State Sen. Richard A. Kasunic today announced the release of $1.5 million in state redevelopment grant funds for the Somerset campus of the Allegany College of Maryland. “I am pleased to have played a role in releasing these dollars,” Kasunic said. “I commend the Corbett Administration for quickly recognizing the value [...]
Kasunic Announces State Dollars for Allegany College
On July 1, 2011
DUNBAR, July 1, 2011—State Senator Rich Kasunic (D-Somerset/Fayette) today announced $700,000 in state tuition assistance dollars for Allegany College of Maryland and its Somerset campus. “During these difficult budget times, I am pleased to have played a role in obtaining this state funding,” Kasunic said. “Allegany College has provided Somerset County students with a great [...]
Kasunic Calls State Budget “Unnecessarily Harsh”
On June 28, 2011
HARRISBURG, June 28, 2011 — State Sen. Richard A. Kasunic (D-Fayette/ Somerset) today provided the following statement on Pennsylvania’s new $27.15 billion spending plan, which Senate Republicans approved in a 30-20 party line vote. “While I acknowledge that the recession made this a very difficult budget year, this spending plan is misguided and unnecessarily harsh. [...]
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Kasunic Pleased with Enactment of Expanded Self-Defense Law
On June 28, 2011
HARRISBURG, June 28, 2011 — State Sen. Richard A. Kasunic today lauded enactment of the so-called “Castle Doctrine” bill. Following Gov. Tom Corbett’s signing of the bill, Kasunic said the new law provides an additional layer of protection for law abiding citizens and will help shield them from wrongful and overzealous prosecution. House Bill 40 [...]
