Langerholc, Ward, Stefano Announce Legislation to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) today announced their intent to introduce legislation to substantially reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to better serve Pennsylvania residents. [Read More]
Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain
Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis. [Read More]
Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers
Making preventative supplements available to families could prevent more than 80% of peanut and egg allergies and save taxpayers millions, according to testimony given today at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing. [Read More]
Yaw, Boscola Propose Restoring Traditional Opening Day of Rifle Season
A bill to restore Pennsylvania’s traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Langerholc Cursive Handwriting Initiative Becomes Law
Legislation championed by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) requiring cursive handwriting to be taught in schools has been signed into law. [Read More]
Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability
Initiatives to encourage more quality housing development in Pennsylvania will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m., at Penn State Fayette. [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward, Boscola Introduce Legislation to Protect Pharmacies, Save Taxpayer Dollars
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1186, that would protect patient access to pharmacies by establishing a single pharmacy benefit administrator (PBA) model for Pennsylvania’s state-funded health care programs. [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward Issues Statement on the Indiana Crash Involving an Illegal Alien CDL Holder
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the recent fatal crash in Indiana involving an illegal alien CDL holder: [Read More]
Senator Martin Announces Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) encourages eligible Pennsylvanians to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant program for the 2026-27 academic year at pheaa.org/growpa. [Read More]
Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Authorize Drone Collaboration
The House Transportation Committee today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) authorizing the commonwealth to enter into interstate agreements for drone research and deployment. [Read More]