Mastriano: Parents Mount Offensive to Save Kids from State Meddling, Indoctrination
Parents, physicians and childhood advocates demanded action from state legislators this week to protect their kids from government intrusion and indoctrination, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee OKs Bill Prioritizing Fairness in Impact Fee Distribution, Stream Maintenance Package
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills this week that prioritize fairness in the distribution of drilling impact fees and bolster stream maintenance measures in Pennsylvania, said Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Passes Gebhard Bill to Improve Personal Financial Literacy
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve personal financial literacy by requiring completion of a half-credit economics and personal finance course as a high school graduation requirement was passed by the full Senate today. [Read More]
Stefano: Senate Committee Establishes Significant Fire and EMS Programs
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced two measures, including major new programming for Pennsylvania fire and emergency medical services (EMS), according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman. [Read More]
Public Hearing Focuses on Parental Rights, Bill to Ensure Safe Ballot Transfer Advances
The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing reviewing Senate Bill 996, sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), which would codify the rights of parents over the upbringing of their children, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The committee also held a voting meeting and advanced four bills, including a bill to ensure the safe transport of ballots. [Read More]
Senate Passes Stefano’s Bill to Create Online Registry of Fire Courses
Sen. Pat Stefano’s (R-32) legislation to create an online registry of fire courses for firefighters received unanimous support from the Senate today. [Read More]
VOTES EXPECTED: PA SENATORS TO CONSIDER TWO BREAST CANCER BILLS, SENATE RESOLUTION PROPOSED
The Pennsylvania Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on Senate Bill 1225, which eliminates out-of-pocket costs of breast MRI and ultrasound screenings for women at high-risk for breast cancer and Senate Bill 1330, which removes costs associated with genetic testing and counseling for hereditary cancers. [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Tuesday, Oct. 18
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. to consider the following legislation: [Read More]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Tuesday Event to Highlight Hunger Garden 12th Season, Hunger Action Month Food Drive Results
Deputy Senate President Pro Tempore Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) will be joined by hunger awareness advocates on Tuesday, Oct. 18, for an event to highlight the harvest from the 12th season of the Capitol Hunger Garden as well as the results of the Hunger Action Month Food Drive. [Read More]
Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee and Senate Labor and Industry Committee Hold Important Joint Hearing on Workforce Development
The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee chaired by State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) and the Senate Labor and Industry Committee chaired by State Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) held a joint hearing on Tuesday on the subject of workforce development in northeastern Pennsylvania. The hearing was held at the Luzerne County Community College’s Educational Conference Center. [Read More]