HARRISBURG — State Sen. Randy Vulakovich, R-40th, has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to represent the Senate Republican caucus on the Port of Pittsburgh Commission.

The 15-member commission works to create jobs and improve the quality of life in the greater Pittsburgh region. Its mission is to promote the commercial use and development of the inland waterway transportation system.

“Our waterways have played a key role in the economic vitality of our region since colonial times. Our challenge is to build upon that foundation. ... ” Vulakovich said.

Part of his district is in Butler County.