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]
Argall Bill to Prevent Department of State Failures Sent to Governor
After an error by the Department of State delayed a bipartisan effort to bring justice to victims of childhood sexual abuse and led to the resignation of Secretary Kathy Boockvar, the Senate sent a bill to the governor to prevent future mistakes. [Read More]
Yaw’s Energy Choice Bill Heads to Governor
Legislation that protects consumers’ energy choices heads to the governor’s desk after approval from the House of Representatives this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Senate Passes Legislative Language Sponsored by Bartolotta to Help Crime Victims
The Senate passed legislation that includes language to provide information and compensation to crime victims, according to Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Senate Votes on Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding
Legislation introduced by Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon), Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Wyoming/Susquehanna/Wayne/Pike) and Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in honor of a fallen Scranton police officer John Wilding received bipartisan support today, passing the Senate by a vote of 35-15 on final passage and concurrence of an amendment from the House of Representatives. [Read More]
Baker Calls Void of Bridge Tolling Plan a Victory for Pennsylvanians
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, today, declared Governor Wolf’s Major Bridge P3 Initiative void ab initio. This ruling by the Commonwealth Court fully stops the Wolf Administration plan to toll nine major bridges across the state, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Brooks’ Legislation to Extend Help for VFWs, Legions, Fire Departments and Other Service Clubs Heads to the Governor’s Desk
Senator Michele Brooks’ legislation to continue supporting local veterans’ organizations, fire departments and other service clubs is on its way to the governor’s desk for his signature. [Read More]