Blake: Budget Prioritizes Fair Education Funding

SCRANTON, February 3, 2021 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today released the following statement regarding Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed $37.8 billion state budget:

“As we continue to face the uncertainty and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Wolf has outlined an aggressive budget proposal that prioritizes fair education funding, our economy and public health.”

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Blake Selected to Chair Senate Finance Committee for 2021-22 Session

SCRANTON, January 15, 2021 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today announced that he will again serve as the Democratic Chairman for the Senate Finance Committee in the 2021-22 legislative session.

Blake has served as the Finance Committee chair for the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2013. In addition to his committee chairmanship, Blake will also serve as a member of the Senate Appropriations; Education; State Government and Transportation Committees.

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Sen. Blake Announces $9 Million in Grants for District Redevelopment Projects

SCRANTON, December 23, 2020 – Sen. John Blake (D- Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today announced that six redevelopment projects throughout his 22nd Senatorial District will receive $9 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants.

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Sens. Blake, Ward Applaud Launch of Statewide Rare Disease Needs Assessment

State Sens. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) and Judy Ward (R-Blair) today joined members of the PA Rare Disease Advisory Council (PARDAC) to launch a first-of-its-kind statewide needs assessment that will help guide the state’s future policies and initiatives related to rare diseases.

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February 13, 2013: Senator Blake welcomed Jordyn Colao, Miss Pennsylvania 2012, to the State Capitol Building.
November 14, 2012: Rev. Kevin Quinn and Senator John Blake
June 19, 2012 - Senator Blake visits with the Boy Scouts on the Senate Floor
June 19, 2012 - Senator Blake visits with the Boy Scouts on the Senate Floor
June 19, 2012 - Senator Blake visits with the Boy Scouts on the Senate Floor
June 19, 2012 - Senator Blake visits with the Boy Scouts on the Senate Floor
Democratic state Sens. John Blake, Lisa Boscola, Tim Solobay, and John Yudichak attended the inauguration of Gov. Tom Corbett at the Capitol in Harrisburg today.

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