Strengthening PA’s Power Grid
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman offered the following statement regarding the Public Utility Commission’s release of the Synapse Energy Economics’ analysis on electric reliability. [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America: [Read More]
Dush, Thompson Join Forces to Shield Family Farms, Agricultural Producers from Forced Confiscation
PA State Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) are working together to advance state and federal legislation to protect private farmland from being forcibly confiscated through eminent domain. [Read More]
Rothman Introduces Bill to Protect Home-Based Businesses
Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1444, that will protect homeowners from outdated licensing and permitting processes that can be barriers to starting or operating a small business. [Read More]
Baker Calls for Action on School Bus Safety as New School Year Begins
As students across Pennsylvania return to classrooms, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is urging the House of Representatives to take pass her legislation to strengthen protections for children getting on and off school buses. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduces Measure to Stem Fraud in State Health Insurance Program
Today, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) introduced legislation to address improper enrollment, waste, and fraud in Pennsylvania’s Health Insurance Exchange Authority called Pennie. [Read More]
Responsible and Transparent Data Center Policies
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding responsible, transparent, and effective data center policies in Pennsylvania: [Read More]
Strategies to Prevent Future Electric Bill Spikes Highlighted at Senate Public Hearing
Strategies to prevent future electric bill hikes across northeast Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired today by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Martin Continues Efforts to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation
To help keep kids safe from potential threats online, the week of August 17-23 would be designated as Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week in Pennsylvania under a resolution introduced today by Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton. [Read More]