Senate Approves Ward’s Pro-Life Constitutional Amendment
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a constitutional amendment today that protects the right of voters and their elected officials to determine the state’s abortion laws, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said. [Read More]
Bill Goes to Governor to Help Restaurant Industry
The General Assembly passed legislation that includes language to give bars, taverns, restaurants, breweries, clubs and hotels the option to have amplified sound outdoors, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Vogel’s Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) to make necessary updates to Pennsylvania’s Very Small Meat Processor Federal Inspection Reimbursement Grant Program has been signed into law. [Read More]
Martin: Senate Approves Historic Investments in Education and Student Safety
The Senate approved historic public education investments as part of the 2022-23 budget, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) announced today. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin: Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Bridge Tolling
Legislation halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on nine interstate bridges throughout the state was passed today by the Senate, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Langerholc Reaches Compromise to End Bridge Tolling
The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously passed legislation today led by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, to stop the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on existing bridges with a Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3). [Read More]
Robinson: Senate Passes Legislation Halting Bridge Tolling
Legislation halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on nine interstate bridges throughout the state was passed today by the Senate, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), co-sponsor of the legislation. [Read More]
Yudichak and Heffley Work to Help Property Owners Access Clean Energy Program
Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation, Senate Bill 635, sponsored by State Senator John Yudichak (I-14) and State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) that will expand the Pennsylvania Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE). [Read More]
Senate Approves Pittman Prescription Eye Drops Refill Bill
The state Senate has approved legislation that would reduce the waiting time for Pennsylvanians to get refills of their prescription eyedrops, said bill sponsor Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Headed to Governor
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards heads to the governor’s desk this week for his signature. [Read More]