Joint Informational meeting with the PA War Veterans Council, State Veterans Commission, Office of State Fire Commissioner and the PA Civil Air Patrol regarding their programs and legislative initiatives
February 08, 2019
JOINT HEARING - Senate & House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committees | February 11, 2019 | Irvis Office Building, Room G-50 |
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Yaw Bill Enhances Farmland Preservation Law
February 06, 2019
The state Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on Monday approved a measure to give property owners more options for managing their preserved farmland, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).
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Senate Adopts Baker Resolution Calling For Transparency In Proposed Court Rule Change
February 05, 2019
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered remarks on the floor of the Senate today on Senate Resolution 20.
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Senate Republican Leaders Respond to Governor’s Budget Plan: Urge Lower Spending, Limited Borrowing, Help for Job-Creators
February 05, 2019
Following Governor Wolf’s budget address, Senate Republican leaders said they will continue their push for a fiscally responsible budget that controls spending, holds the line on new taxes and continues to invest in education and job-creation.
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DiSanto Bill Expanding Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act Approved by Senate
February 04, 2019
Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (R-15) to ensure that public employees who commit job-related felonies are stripped of their taxpayer-funded pension was unanimously approved today by the Senate and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Martin Hosts Capitol Event Highlighting Bipartisan Efforts to Fight Pediatric Cancer
February 04, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the Senate and the House of Representatives joined with advocates, medical experts and families affected by pediatric cancer at the state Capitol today to highlight efforts to combat childhood cancers, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).
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Meeting to consider SB 85 and SB 145
February 01, 2019
Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee | Monday, February 4, 2019 |12:30 p.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |
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Lawmakers, Advocates Plan to Highlight Efforts to Fight Pediatric Cancer
February 01, 2019
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Andy Dinniman (D-19) and Representatives Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) and Tom Caltagirone (D-127) will hold a press conference on Monday, February 4, at 11 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center to highlight bipartisan legislative efforts to combat pediatric cancer.
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Senator White Announces His Retirement from the Senate
January 29, 2019
Senator White Announces His Retirement from the Senate
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Student-Crafted Hellbender Bill Approved by Senate Committee
January 29, 2019
Two days into the start of the 2019-2020 Legislative Session, a legislative proposal championed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Pennsylvania Student Leadership Council has already won support in the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).
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Senator Folmer Discusses Election Reforms
January 29, 2019
I’m pleased to join with Senate colleagues to propose bipartisan election changes – beginning with three constitutional amendments: absentee ballots, poll workers, and judicial retention elections.
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Meeting to consider SB 127 and SB 128
January 28, 2019
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday | January 29, 2019 | 11 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |
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