Meeting to consider Continued Economic Recovery in Western PA
September 14, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. | Ameri-Precision Metals, | Canonsburg, Washington County |
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Senate Passes Measure to Allow Expert Witnesses in Cases of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
September 10, 2020
This week the State Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would allow expert witnesses in cases of domestic violence and human trafficking.
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Meeting to consider Issues Facing Rural Pharmacists
September 10, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Monday, September 14, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | Value Drug Company | Duncansville, Blair County |
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Meeting to consider Impact of COVID-19 on Non-Profits
September 10, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Shippensburg Legion (Post 223), | Shippensburg, Cumberland County |
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Meeting to consider Limited Constitutional Convention in PA
September 10, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Friday, September 18, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | Dallastown Borough Administration Building | Dallastown, York County |
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Senate approves Phillips-Hill’s September 11 educational provision
September 10, 2020
Legislation that would require the Pennsylvania Department of Education to establish model curriculum on the events of September 11 to be made available to school entities across the state received the unanimous approval of the Senate of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, according to Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).
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Senate Sends Bill Requiring Legislative Approval of RGGI to Governor
September 09, 2020
The Senate today (September 9) approved -- and sent to the Governor’s desk -- legislation that would increase legislative oversight on the proposal to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Joe Pittman, who spearheaded efforts in the Senate to move the bill.
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Committee Approves Mastriano and Ward Revisions to Steer Clear Law
September 09, 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 operators, law enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other first responders was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee.
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MASTRIANO: Senate OK’s 9/11 Legislation for Schools
September 09, 2020
Legislation by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would establish a statewide moment of silence in schools observing September 11th received a unanimous vote today from the Senate.
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Senate Unanimously Approves Martin’s Bill to Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault
September 09, 2020
Young victims of sexual assault would be protected against the possibility of having to attend school with their attackers under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).
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Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Provide Expanded Broadband Access in PA
September 08, 2020
The State Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state.
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Meeting to consider SB 1226, SB 1307, SB 1314, HB 2513, and HB 2626
September 08, 2020
Senate Appropriations Committee | Wednesday, September 9 | Off the Floor Time Approx – 1:30 pm | (Senate Chamber and Remote Participation) |
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