Yaw Bill to Regulate Games of Skill Could Generate Millions for Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he will soon introduce legislation that will establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in the commonwealth, with a portion of the generated revenue being directed to the state’s Clean Streams Fund. [Read More]
State Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan ‘Competitiveness Caucus’
Today, Pennsylvania State Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton), along with Representatives Paul Friel (D-Chester) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver), announced the formation of a new bipartisan, bicameral group within the state General Assembly: the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus. This new caucus aims to unify efforts across the Capitol and party lines to strengthen the state’s economic competitiveness and ensure a robust, dynamic economy today and into the future. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Vogel Showcase Technological Innovation at Farm Show Town Hall with State Ag Secretary Redding
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee and Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47), Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee held a Town Hall on Wednesday, January 8, to highlight new innovation in Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team
The Pennsylvania Senate convened today for the start of the 2025-26 legislative session, highlighted by the swearing-in of new and re-elected members. [Read More]
Robinson Reappointed to Boards to Support Veterans and Businesses in Western Pennsylvania
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) will continue his work to support veterans and maximize the commercial use of Pennsylvania waterways following his reappointment to the Advisory Council for the Southwestern Veterans’ Center and the Port of Pittsburgh Commission. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will kick off its slate of 2025 public hearings and workshops this week, reviewing new uses for three vacant state centers in Hamburg, White Haven, and Polk that have sat unused for many years, costing millions of taxpayer dollars. [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Biden’s Decision to Block Nippon’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today issued the following statement on President Biden’s decision to block Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel: [Read More]
Shapiro’s Lawsuit on Electricity Prices Rings Hollow
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement of his administration’s action to ‘defend Pennsylvanians against unnecessary increases in their electricity bills’: [Read More]
Coleman Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been reappointed to a state board that reviews Pennsylvania election law, practices and technology before identifying improvements. [Read More]
Brown Pushes for State Authority to Combat Drone Threats
In response to increasing reports of unexplained drone activity in Pennsylvania and neighboring New Jersey, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) has introduced a resolution urging the federal government to grant state governments the authority to respond to these threats. [Read More]