Audio/Video Archive

August 19, 2009 - Senator Tommy Tomlinson (R-Bucks) urges the release of $386 million targeted for the State Grant Program, which provides tuition assistance to college students.

July 20, 2009 - Senator Tomlinson comments after the Senate voted to amend House Bill 1416.  The vote restored higher education and student aid to the general fund budget.  The Senate spending plan is balanced and does not require any tax increases.

May 6, 2009 - Senator Tomlinson offers remarks during debate on Senate Bill 850, a $27.3 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10.

February 26, 2009 - Senator Tomlinson raises concerns to PGCB Chair Mary DiGiacomo Colins about the impact of granting smaller gaming licenses to bars and restaurants in Philadelphia.

February 25, 2009 - Senator Tomlinson comments on the good value of Pennsylvania’s NowU college tuition savings program.

October 8, 2008 - Sen. Tommy Tomlinson, chairman of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, makes remarks on HB 2220, legislation that is intended to lower energy costs and promote energy efficiency and conservation.

February 5, 2008 - Senator Tomlinson responds to the Governor's budget address.

September 24, 2007 - Senator Tommy Tomlinson commented on Gov. Rendell's address to lawmakers on his energy plan. The General Assembly began the Special Session on Energy on Monday, September 17.

July 6, 2007 - Senator Tommy Tomlinson discusses the impact state furloughs will have on the PA gaming industry and its thousands of workers at a Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee.

June 12, 2007 - Senator Tommy Tomlinson, chairman of the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, speaks at a second joint public hearing on Energy Policy for Pennsylvanians.

• Agenda and Testimony
• Video of Hearing - Part 1 - (running time 1 hour)
• Video of Hearing - Part 2 - (running time 1 hour 28 minutes)
   

June 5, 2007 - Senator Tommy Tomlinson, chairman of the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, speaks at a joint public hearing on Energy Policy for Pennsylvanians.

March 8, 2007 - During budget hearings today, Senator Tomlinson comments on the removal of electricity rate caps to PUC Chairman Wendell Holland.

March 6, 2007 - During budget hearings, Senator Tomlinson raises concerns about serious funding shortfalls for SEPTA to Secretary of Transportation Allen Biehler.

March 5, 2007 - Senator Tomlinson asks Secretary of Education, Dr. Gerald Zahorchak, to reconsider the way Special Education funding is allocated during the budget hearings today.

March 1, 2007 - Senator Tomlinson comments during the budget hearings about the need for gaming facilities to remain competitive with neighboring states to Tad Decker, Chair of the Gaming Control Board.

October 27, 2006 - Senator Tomlinson on the final passage of SB862, the gaming reform bill.

March 2006 Television Show

2006 Budget Hearing Clips

March 6, 2006 - Senator Tommy Tomlinson (R-6) asks Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak about the way schools receive Special Education funding.

March 1, 2006 - Sen. Tommy Tomlinson (R-6) questions State System of Higher Education Chancellor Judy Hample about the impact the governor's budget proposal could have on college tuition.

March 1, 2006 - Sen. Tommy Tomlinson (R-6), chairman of the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, asks State Gaming Control Board Chairman Tad Decker when he expects gaming facilities to be up and running in Pennsylvania.