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[07/21/10] Weekly Column: School Choice Movement Continues to Grow
Additional options needed to help fill gap in education system

Opportunity and choice should be at the core of our approach for educating Pennsylvania’s youth in the 21st Century. That’s why throughout my service in the state Senate and in my current role as the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee I have been advocating and fighting to ensure that families have a chance to receive a quality education in the City of Harrisburg and throughout the entire region.

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[07/15/10] Weekly Column: Parent Petition & Report Card Gives Voice to Families in Child's Education

[07/12/10] Piccola Bill Would Allow Parents to Petition for School Closure

[07/07/10] Weekly Column: Passage of Budget Was Timely, But Flawed

[07/06/10] Harrisburg School District to Earn Money to Innovate

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  • Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extends Deadline
    Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application deadline is being extended from June 30 to December 31, 2010 to ensure sufficient time for eligible Pennsylvanians to apply for the rebate program, according to the PA Department of Revenue.   (06/24/10)

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    Help prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) that, according to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PF&BC), can devastate the environment, result in economic costs, and impact health while also erasing recreational fishing and boating opportunities for you and your family.   (06/24/10)

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  • PA Guide to Locally-Grown Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Now Available
    Locating a convenient Farmer’s Market just got easier with the release of the 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Market Guide, according to the PA Department of Agriculture.   (06/24/10)

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    [07/27/10] Hazleton Area works to refund taxpayer money

    [07/24/10] State funding for schools in jeopardy, state Senate Republican says

    [07/07/10] Special report: Slots provide less property tax relief each year

    [06/28/10] Letter to the Editor: Taxpayers not teachers, deserve more

    [06/25/10] Elected board must fill hole at top

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    May 4, 2010 - Senate Education Committee meeting on SB1314 (Charter School bill) and Common Core and Health and Nutrition regulations.
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    07/19/10 - Piccola spoke in Washington, D.C at a conference hosted by the National Coalition for Public School Options on education reform, specifically the various opportunities available to families in Pennsylvania.


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