HARRISBURG – Rural hospitals are critical to the health, safety and economic viability of residents and communities throughout much of Pennsylvania, but many are struggling to keep the doors open. With more than 30 rural hospitals currently at risk of closure, Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is joining with […]   [Read More]

The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee and the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee will hold a joint public hearing at the State Fire Academy, 1150 Riverside Drive, Lewistown, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14, to receive an update on the progress of the Resolution 6 Commission, according to committee chairmen Senator Randy Vulakovich and Representative Steve Barrar.   [Read More]

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by State Senator Gene Yaw, will hold a public hearing in Ebensburg on Wednesday, August 15 to gather more information on Medication Assisted Treatment services, Pennsylvania drug courts, and reemployment opportunities for people battling addiction to heroin and opioids. Senator Yaw Audio Senator Langerholc Audio   [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), will hold a roundtable discussion to review school safety efforts with local and state officials on Monday, August 6.   [Read More]

The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Senator Tom Killion (R-9) declaring Tuesday, July 31, 2018 as “Heatstroke Prevention Day” in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), hosted a roundtable discussion today at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon to learn more about the economic development and community revitalization impact of Pennsylvania’s breweries.   [Read More]