SENATORS
David Argall
Dave Arnold
Ryan Aument
Lisa Baker
Camera Bartolotta
Michele Brooks
Pat Browne
Jake Corman
John DiSanto
John Gordner
Scott Hutchinson
Tom Killion
Wayne Langerholc
Daniel Laughlin
Scott Martin
Doug Mastriano
Bob Mensch
Kristin Phillips-Hill
Joe Pittman
Mike Regan
Joe Scarnati
Mario Scavello
Pat Stefano
Tommy Tomlinson
Elder Vogel
Judy Ward
Kim Ward
Gene Yaw
News Releases
Feb
18
2020
February 18, 2020
Senator Ryan P. Aument (R-36) introduced two bills today to ease the strain of the student loan debt crisis on current students and graduates, while emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and protecting taxpayers. Listen [Read More]
Feb
18
2020
February 18, 2020
The federal government is offering millions of dollars to promote the development of innovative cleaner coal technologies and Senator Joe Pittman wants Pennsylvania to aggressively go after that funding. [Read More]
Feb
14
2020
February 14, 2020
Shortly after I took office representing the 48th Senatorial District, I had an opportunity learn more about an important industry that impacts many so folks in my district – horse racing. [Read More]
Feb
14
2020
February 14, 2020
A new law will require insurance companies to cover medications and treatments prescribed to patients facing Stage IV metastatic cancer, according to Senator Judy Ward (R-30), who sponsored a companion bill in the Senate. [Read More]
Feb
12
2020
February 12, 2020
We have been fortunate to have Joe’s steady hand at the helm of the Senate, providing critical leadership under circumstances that often were far from perfect. [Read More]
Feb
12
2020
February 12, 2020
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) today announced his retirement from the Pennsylvania Senate at the end of his 5th term in office. [Read More]
Feb
12
2020
February 12, 2020
State Senators John Yudichak (I-14), Lisa Baker (R-20), Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Michele Brooks (R-50) released the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s veto of Senate Bill 906 [Read More]
Feb
10
2020
February 10, 2020
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) have announced new changes to Senate Republican Leadership senior staff. [Read More]
Feb
10
2020
February 10, 2020
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop with various stakeholders to discuss school property tax elimination. The public is invited to attend. [Read More]
Feb
07
2020
February 07, 2020
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today criticized Governor Wolf today for cutting funding for a key school safety grant program on the same day that he sent a letter to lawmakers detailing the impact of school shootings on students, teachers and parents. [Read More]
Feb
07
2020
February 07, 2020
The Erie Times-News Editorial Board recently published an opinion piece on the Erie Community College application before the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. I fully agree with the statement included by an Erie civil rights leader who said, “We need a bridge to get our young people there. We need access to a low-cost, quality education.” [Read More]
Feb
06
2020
February 06, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | February 12, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | Marysville Lions Club | 102 Park Dr | Marysville, PA 17053 | [Read More]
Feb
05
2020
February 05, 2020
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) creating First-Time Homebuyers Savings Accounts in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate today. Listen [Read More]
Feb
05
2020
February 05, 2020
The State Senate this week approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Senator Pat Browne (R-16) that would establish a pilot program to encourage community-based services into Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]
Feb
05
2020
February 05, 2020
The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee, chaired by Senator Dan Laughlin, approved House Bill 752 today (February 5). [Read More]
Feb
05
2020
February 05, 2020
A new measure signed into law today by Governor Tom Wolf would place significant penalties on criminals who solicit or advertise the sexual services of victims of human trafficking, according to the bill’s prime sponsor, Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]