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
Recent News
Sep
29
2020
September 29, 2020
At the request of Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion with medical professionals to discuss the future of telemedicine in Pennsylvania [Read More]
Sep
29
2020
September 29, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committees | Friday, October 2, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | East Goshen Township Building | West Chester | Chester County | Watch Live [Read More]
Sep
29
2020
September 29, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committees | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Beaver County Community College | Monaca | Beaver County | Watch Live [Read More]
Sep
28
2020
September 28, 2020
At the request of Senator Elder A. Vogel Jr. (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) the Senate Majority Policy Committee will discuss the future of telemedicine in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sep
23
2020
September 23, 2020
On Monday the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced two measures, according to Committee Chairman, Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York). The first would create commendation medals for law enforcement, and the second would establish a program to ensure outreach to members of the military who are returning to civilian life. [Read More]
Sep
23
2020
September 23, 2020
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) announced today that he will introduce a bill to distribute up to $5 million in federal funds to provide hazard pay to emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. [Read More]
Sep
23
2020
September 23, 2020
Legislation that would improve transparency and eliminate inconsistencies in how COVID-19 deaths are being reported in Pennsylvania earned the approval of the Senate this week, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Judy Ward (R-30). Listen [Read More]
Sep
23
2020
September 23, 2020
The Senate approved a bill on Tuesday (September 22) requiring timely public notification when a security breach compromises personal information, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Sep
22
2020
September 22, 2020
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and State Senator Kim Ward (R-39) to strengthen the state’s Steer Clear Law and better protect tow truck drivers, law enforcement and other first responders received a unanimous vote today from the Senate. Listen [Read More]
Sep
22
2020
September 22, 2020
The State Senate today approved legislation that would ease Governor Wolf’s arbitrary and burdensome restrictions on owners of bars and restaurants, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32), who chairs the Senate Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
Sep
22
2020
September 22, 2020
The Senate of Pennsylvania gave its unanimous support on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that provides for licensing fee exemptions for service dogs in Pennsylvania. Listen [Read More]
Sep
22
2020
September 22, 2020
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kim Ward (R-39) to protect residents of assisted living facilities and other long-term care homes during disease outbreaks was approved today by the Pennsylvania Senate. [Read More]
Sep
22
2020
September 22, 2020
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee delved into the widespread and devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Pennsylvania’s farming community during a public hearing today (September 22) in Harrisburg, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel (R-47th). [Read More]
Sep
22
2020
September 22, 2020
The House and the Senate Majority Policy Committees will host a joint hearing on the implementation of the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit Program on Thursday, September 24. [Read More]
Sep
22
2020
September 22, 2020
Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee | Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | Off the Floor Time Approx – 1:45 p.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Sep
21
2020
September 21, 2020
The Senate unanimously approved a bill today that would boost Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation efforts by allowing land trusts to be eligible for the program, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]