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 Greg Rothman (R-34) has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1444, that will protect homeowners from outdated licensing and permitting processes that can be barriers to starting or operating a small business.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]
PA Senators Support Empowering Parents with Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
A bipartisan group of state senators is working to ensure Pennsylvania benefits from a new federal tax credit program which could help empower parents and create new learning opportunities for students. [Read More]
First-Ever PA Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus Scores Major Victories for Victims, Law Enforcement and Survivor Networks
Following the historic signing of two major human trafficking-focused bills, endorsed by the first-ever bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus, Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), caucus chairman, and co-chairs Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-197), Rep. Kate Klunk (R-169), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Rep. Regina G. Young (D-185) issued the following statement: [Read More]
PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate: [Read More]