Phillips-Hill unveils legislation addressing ransomware attacks and strengthening cybersecurity
On the heels of the Senate tackling the cybersecurity threat of TikTok, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced two measures aimed at addressing ransomware attacks and IT procurement in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings on Higher Education
Declining enrollment and the cost of higher education highlighted Thursday’s Senate Appropriations Committee hearings on the 2023-24 budget requests for state-related universities and the State System of Higher Education. [Read More]
Legislators Appointed to Commission to Improve PA’s Education System, Workforce
As a result of legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to redesign the state’s education system, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) appointed Sens. Aument, Rosemary Brown (R-40), David Argall (R-29) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Education & Economic Competitiveness. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Education
HARRISBURG – The Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the proposed budget for the Department of Education during a public hearing today. Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing the largest Basic Education Funding increase in Pennsylvania history – more than $567 million in new state dollars. He did not follow through on his promise to fund Lifeline Scholarships, […] [Read More]
Coleman Introduces Legislation to Provide Schools, Taxpayers Relief from Unnecessary Mandates
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has introduced legislation reinstituting a program to provide school districts relief from costly and unnecessary mandates. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Departments of Labor and Industry, Agriculture
The Senate Appropriations Committee examined the budgets and operations of the Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Agriculture in Tuesday’s hearings on the proposed 2023-24 state budget. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of State, State Police
The Senate Appropriations Committee kicked off the second week of budget hearings Monday with the Department of State and Pennsylvania State Police. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Farry, Boscola Propose Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care
Legislation aimed at providing care for the unique health needs of women veterans has been introduced by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Attorney General’s Office
Reducing crime in Pennsylvania was the focus of Thursday’s Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing with state Attorney General Michelle Henry. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Legislation to Improve Curriculum Transparency in Schools
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced today that he introduced legislation to empower more parents to have an active role in oversight of what their children are taught. [Read More]