Knoll decision to retain duties OK with Pileggi

MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll vowed in late August to continue presiding over the state Senate despite her sudden announcement about her battle with a form of cancer.

Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware County) told PolitickerPA.com he's OK with her decision.

"She has shown good stamina in attending sessions from start to finish," he said. "I'm sure if she is fully able to and cleared by doctors, she will continue to do so."

He added, "I'm sure she will keep us advised about the status of her health."