Senator Martin, Representative Flood and Advocates Celebrate 100th Girls Wrestling Program in PA
Lawmakers, advocates and stakeholders gathered in Harrisburg today to celebrate the creation of the 100th girls wrestling program in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Mastriano to Host Senate Hearing Thursday Looking Into East Palestine Train Derailment’s Impact on Local Residents and the Emergency Response
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will host a hearing Thursday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m., at the Community College of Beaver County, located at 1 Campus Drive in Monaca, to gather testimony about the Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals near the Pennsylvania border. [Read More]
Rothman Appointed to PA Athletic Oversight Committee
State Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee. [Read More]
Langerholc Announces Plans for Hearing on Hazardous Materials Transported by Rail
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, announced his intentions to conduct a fact-finding public hearing on hazardous materials transported by rail in this Commonwealth. [Read More]
Senator Pittman Issues Statement on the Death Penalty
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro’s announcement that he will not issue any execution warrants during his term: [Read More]
East Palestine Train Derailment Requires Examination
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today issued the following statement emphasizing the need for an assessment of the actions that led to, and have taken place following the Norfolk Southern train derailment on February 3, 2023: [Read More]
Senator Martin Highlights Progress in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
On the eve of International Childhood Cancer Day, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) highlighted advancements made in recent years to support families affected by pediatric cancer. [Read More]
Coleman Appointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been appointed to a state board responsible for reviewing Pennsylvania election law, practices and technology, and identifying needed improvements. [Read More]
PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser, Support Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
Three state Senators are working to honor the annual THON fundraiser led by Penn State students to support families affected by childhood cancer. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman Issues Statement on School Funding
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today issued the following statement after initial review of the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding: [Read More]