Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Reform Vehicle Emissions Program
The Senate Transportation Committee today approved, in a bipartisan manner, legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to reform the commonwealth’s outdated vehicle emissions program. [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward to Introduce Legislation to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced the introduction of the “Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law” to increase penalties for causing unintentional death on the roadway. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Legislation to Require Licensure for Drug and Alcohol Recovery Residences
Today, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) announced she is introducing legislation to require all currently established drug and alcohol recovery residences in the Commonwealth to obtain licensure within three years. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on 2026-27 State Budget
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the state budget process. [Read More]
Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present was introduced today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate Hearing Calls for Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages
Efforts to expand access to dental education and reduce barriers to entry to address severe workforce shortages in dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants were the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Pennycuick Measure Designates April as Purple Up! For Military Kids and Month of the Military Child
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) has introduced a resolution designating April 15, 2026, as “Purple Up! for Military Kids” Day and April, 2026 as Month of the Military Child in Pennsylvania. The measure is co-prime sponsored by every veteran in the state Senate. [Read More]
Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving
Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to northeast Philadelphia to hear about the dangers confronting his constituents and successful efforts already underway that have reduced crashes and fatalities. [Read More]
Senate Hearing April 13 on Dental Workforce Shortages
The public health impact of dental care shortages and strategies to grow the dental care workforce will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Monday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces 4th Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration
Pennsylvania State Senator and United States Army Combat Veteran Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) has announced her 4th annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration, an initiative honoring the service, sacrifice, and contributions of women who have served in the United States military. [Read More]