State Sen.

Bob Robbins, R-50th, announced the introduction of legislation Wednesday that would give landowners an incentive to open their property for all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and snowmobile riding.Under current law, landowners who open their properties for recreational use and do not charge a fee are not libel for accidents that occur to others while engaged in their recreational pursuits. That recreational use does not include all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and snowmobile riding.The bill introduced by Robbins would amend the Recreational Use of Land and Water Act by clarifying that "recreational pursuits" includes motorized recreational vehicle riding.———The state Senate Tuesday passed legislation introduced by state Sen.

Bob Robbins, R-50th, that would allow firefighters, law enforcement officers, and public safety organizations to fundraise along roads.The legislation, Senate Bill 1330, will now go to the state House for consideration.———State Sen.

Mary Jo White, R-21st, voted against Gov. Ed Rendell's proposed mercury regulation for coal-fired power plants.Rendell's proposal failed 40 to 10 in the Senate on Tuesday.———The state Senate Wednesday approved legislation identical to a bill sponsored by state Sen.

Mary Jo White, R-21st, last year that protects consumers from price gouging during and after a state of disaster emergency.The legislation would prohibit "unconscionably excessive" pricing during a declared state of emergency and 30 days after in the geographic region of the emergency.———The state Senate Monday adopted a resolution introduced by state Sen.

Don White, R-41st, calling for a comprehensive review of the state's efforts to improve homeland security.Senate Res. 366 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review homeland security funding and preparedness in the state and prove a report of its findings to the Senate no later than June 1, 2007.——In a statement to the International Trade Commission, U.S. Rep.

Melissa Hart, R-4th, argued the trade laws protecting the domestic steel industry against dumping must remain.The ITCheld a hearing concerning a five-year review of trade orders put in place to protect the United States steel industry against dumping of steel from France, Germany, Japan and other countries.The ITCis scheduled to vote Dec. 14 on whether to continue antidumping duties originally set in 2004. A final decision is expected in January 2007.———State Rep.

Brian Ellis, R-11th, recently received the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation and Farmers Allied for Responsive More Effective Representation.The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Political Action Committee is the internal PACof the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation. It is the largest statewide pro-life organization.———U.S. Sen.

Rick Santorum, R-Pa., was recently presented with the 2006 "Hero of the Taxpayer" award by Americans for Tax Reform.Americans for Tax Reform is a nonpartisan coalition of taxpayers against increasing federal, state and local taxes.———U.S. Sen.

Rick Santorum, R-Pa., was recently presented with the 2006 "Guardian of Seniors' Rights" award from the 60-Plus Association.The group, which represents 4.5 million seniors, honored Santorum for his work to protect Social Security and Medicare.———U.S. Rep.

Melissa Hart, R-4th, gained the endorsement of the Veterans Political Action Council this week.The bipartisan group cited Harts voting record which, they say, supports Western Pennsylvania veterans.