Senator Mike Waugh - Pennsylvania's 28th District

Thanks to legislation approved by the legislature and signed by the Governor, former employees of small employers (2-19 employees) now have the opportunity to purchase health insurance coverage through their former employer. Learn more with these Frequently Asked Questions.

Home Improvement Contractor Registration

As of July 1st, home improvement contractors must be registered with the Attorney General's office. If you are a contractor and have not done so, click here. If you are a consumer and want to know if a contractor is registered contact the Attorney General's office at: 1-888-520-6680 or click here for more information.

Registration Now Open for New Home Improvement Contactor Law

Effective July 1, 2009, the new Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires home improvement contractors who perform $5,000 or more in improvements annually to register with the Attorney Generals Office. Register today to avoid penalty!

Forest Fire Suppression Grants Available

Applications for grants to fund forest fire suppression equipment, clothing, and training are being accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until 4:00 p.m. on May 14, 2009.

Volunteer Responder Tax Credit Available in 2009

Volunteer responders can now apply for a $100.00 tax credit against their 2008 state income tax liability. Eligibility is based on a point system with a minimum requirement of 50 points.

Two application formats are available:

1) Click here to print a blank application

2) Click here to fill-in an application online and print for submission

Core Conservation Practices
Brochure Available

Click here to print your own or contact my office to request them.

Budget Hearing Schedule Announced

The Senate Appropriations Committee has scheduled Budget Hearings for the last week in February and the first week in March. Click here for the full schedule.

Waugh Receives Committee Assignments

For the 2009-2010 legislative session Senator Waugh will be serving on the following Committees:

Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Vice Chairman
Appropriations
Community, Economic, and Recreational Development
Urban Affairs and Housing
Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness

Smoking Ban Now In Effect

The statewide smoking ban took effect September 11th.

For more information visit the Department of Health’s Website.

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