State Senate Republicans this week unanimously re-elected Sen.

Bob Robbins, R-50th, to a leadership post for the upcoming 2011-12 legislative session.As the Senate majority caucus secretary, Robbins handles all executive nominations submitted to the Senate for approval.Additionally, he ensures that all background information is received, works with Senators to deal with any concerns, and coordinates the review of the nomination by the committees and the full Senate.Robbins in his position also plays a part in setting the Senate’s agenda.“Serving in leadership gives residents of Northwest Pennsylvania a stronger voice in state government affairs,” he said. “We have many challenges and opportunities awaiting us in the next two years, and I look forward to addressing them from a position of leadership.“Earlier this month Pennsylvania voters sent a clear message to their elected officials at all levels of government. We need to rein in spending and make our commonwealth an easier place to run a business, raise a family and find a job.”Before being elected caucus secretary for the 2001-02 session and re-elected to that post for the last four consecutive sessions, Robbins served as Senate majority policy committee chairman.