Senate Aging & Youth Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Impacts on Children
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee convened a public hearing today to discuss the impact of adult-use marijuana legalization on children, Chairwoman Judy Ward (R-30) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Effort to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners
The state Senate approved a proposal today that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners as Part of Crime Victims Bill Package
The Senate has voted to approve a package of bills aiding crime victims with one of those bills, Senate Bill 1172, seeking to improve access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, said Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), prime sponsor of that legislation. [Read More]
Senate Passes Crime Victim Protection Package
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of four bills designed to assist crime victims by providing stronger protections, increasing support, and improving access to services, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Ryan Aument (R-36), Senator Kim Ward (R-39), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Langerholc Rural Co-Working Facility Grant Program Bill Passes Senate
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) announced today that legislation he sponsored to create a statewide grant program for Rural Co-Working & Innovation Centers (RCIC) passed the Senate. [Read More]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday, April 14 – Public Hearing on Housing Issues
The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2022, in Kittanning, Armstrong County, to collect testimony from local community members about housing issues, blight, deferred maintenance and land banks, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Martin: Senate Committee Takes Action to Prevent Welfare Fraud
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved two bills today that would prevent waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s public assistance programs, said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee Advances Bill to the Full Senate that Will Protect Pennsylvania Lottery Prizewinners’ Identities and other Personal Information
The Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee, (CERD) chaired by Senator John Yudichak (I-14), took action on Senate Bill 1163 today, advancing the bill to the full Senate for consideration. The legislation will have a profound impact on protecting Pennsylvania Lottery prizewinners’ identities and other personal information. [Read More]
Two Bills to Curb Waste and Abuse Advance to Senate
Two bills to prevent waste and fraud in Pennsylvania’s medical assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of both bills. [Read More]
Senate committee advances measure to protect women’s sports
The Senate Education Committee advanced a measure to establish the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, according to Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), who sponsored the legislation. [Read More]