Committee approves legislation to enhance outdoor options for restaurants, taverns, breweries
The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland), approved legislation that would allow restaurants, bars, taverns, breweries and hotels with outdoor seating to have music during certain hours. [Read More]
Senator Martin’s Bill Increasing Graduation Pathways Advances
The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today that closes a scoring loophole for the Keystone Exams, Chairman Scott Martin (R-13) said. [Read More]
Mensch Bill Establishing Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer Approved by Senate
Senator Mensch urges colleagues to approve his measure establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer was approved today by the state Senate. “Registered nurses play a crucial role in the delivery of health care across the commonwealth. […] [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Gebhard, Robinson Bill to Improve Fairness in Construction Industry
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was voted out of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today. [Read More]
Senate advances bill to assist retirees with state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously advanced a measure today that closes a loophole that made many senior citizens ineligible for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Stefano Bill to Reduce Red Tape and Help Economy Passes Senate
Sen. Pat Stefano’s (R-32) legislation to cut bureaucratic red tape by reducing the paperwork required by the Steel Products Procurement Act received unanimous support from the Senate today. [Read More]
House Committee Passes Bill to Address Teacher Shortage by Improving Certification Process
In response to the impact Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage has on students, Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) sponsored legislation to simplify the process for out-of-state teachers to obtain certification in the commonwealth. It received unanimous support from the House Education Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a voting meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, in Room 461, Main Capitol, to consider the following legislation: [Read More]
Commonwealth Needs the Right Interventions for Youth to Prevent Recidivism
The Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Anthony Williams (D-8) today introduced the Juvenile Justice Policy Act, which aims to reduce Pennsylvania’s reliance on out-of-home placements for relatively low-level offenses and establish consistency across the state when courts divert youth cases. [Read More]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Stefano to Host Working Animal Appreciation Day on May 24
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is hosting a Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol Complex. [Read More]