Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation for Pennsylvanians
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), approved five bills addressing a range of issues affecting Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bartolotta’s Bill Promoting Veteran-Owned Businesses
With bipartisan support, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to support veterans’ entrepreneurial efforts by creating a logo that highlights Pennsylvania’s veteran-owned businesses. [Read More]
Argall Bills to Boost Long-Term Care, Corrections Workforces Advance
During the Senate’s session this week to continue work on the state budget, two bills authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) were passed with bipartisan support by the full Senate, while a third advanced out of committee. [Read More]
Vogel, Hunger Caucus Bring Awareness to Hunger in Pennsylvania
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) led the charge against food insecurity in Pennsylvania as he stood with lawmakers and industry leaders to continue to spread awareness about hunger across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Committee Advances Measure to Raise Awareness and Funding for Mental Health Resources
The Senate Transportation Committee advanced a measure that will create a specialty license plate to support mental health funding, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Putting the Needs of People Over Politics
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding SEPTA and PRT seeking approval from PennDOT to use money from the Public Transportation Trust Fund: [Read More]
Robinson Introduces Resolution for Veterans Suicide Awareness Month
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R–37), a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating September 2025 as Veterans Suicide Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Senate Resolution 141 sheds light on the silent struggles many veterans face and bolsters outreach efforts through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). [Read More]
State Senators Announce SEPTA Express Trains Restored for Eagles Home Opener
Senators Frank Farry (R-6), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Joe Picozzi (R-5) are pleased to announce that SEPTA’s special express trains will run for the Eagles home opener tomorrow night, September 4. SEPTA and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to secure a sponsorship deal with FanDuel to cover the costs. [Read More]
Brown, Argall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Preapplication Meetings for Data Center Developments
Sens. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) and David G. Argall (R-29) circulated a co-sponsorship memo today regarding legislation that would require a pre-application meeting between developers and local officials before data center projects are formally submitted for municipal review. [Read More]
Yaw, Argall Public Hearing Focused on Higher Education and PA Workforce Partnerships
WILLIAMSPORT – Strategies to strengthen partnerships between educators and workforce development organizations were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at Lycoming College. Legislators, educators, employers, leaders of labor and career development organizations, and students came together to discuss how […] [Read More]