Mastriano Measure to Combat Elder Abuse Passed Unanimously by Senate Committe
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee on Monday in Harrisburg unanimously passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to help combat financial crimes that target senior citizens. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners
The state Senate this week approved a bill 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]
Senator Martin Continues the Fight to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
As Pennsylvanians prepare to set their clocks ahead an hour this weekend, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is continuing to work to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate the twice-yearly time changes. [Read More]
Robinson Honors 20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) introduced to the Senate today, along with his colleagues, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Doug Mastriano (R-33), a resolution honoring the 20th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. [Read More]
Langerholc’s Resolution to Fix Section 8 Passes Senate Committee
Today, the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee passed the resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) which urges the federal government to address the abuse of the porting process in the Housing Choice Voucher program. [Read More]
Senate Approves Hutchinson Bill to Expand Medical Officer Health Incentive Program Participation
The state Senate has approved Sen. Scott Hutchinson’s legislation that would allow more health professionals to participate in the Medical Officer Health Incentive Program. [Read More]
Senate unanimously approves Phillips-Hill’s TikTok ban on state devices, networks
Legislation that would prohibit state-owned devices and networks from downloading and using TikTok was approved with unanimous support in the Senate, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Coleman, Senate Committee Advance Legislation Adding Critical Oversight to Regulatory Process
The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), approved two measures today aimed at reducing the regulatory burden hampering job growth and opportunity in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Diverse Energy Options for Pennsylvanians
Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was overwhelmingly approved today by the state Senate, 40-9, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Correctional Officers Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to ensure the rights of correctional officers and forensic employees was passed by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee by a bipartisan vote of 11-0 today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill. [Read More]