MONDAY: Mastriano to Lead Capitol Rally for Action on Pennsylvania’s Overdose Epidemic
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will lead a Capitol rally Monday in the East Wing Rotunda of the Main Capitol to call for action to address Pennsylvania’s fentanyl and opioid overdose epidemic. [Read More]
Increasing Transparency in State Government
Potential revisions to the Right to Know Law, which allows for Pennsylvania residents and organizations to request information about the operations of state and local agencies, the General Assembly, the judiciary, and state-related universities, were the subject of a hearing of the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
Senate Passes Brooks’ Legislation to Require Testing and Treatment Coverage for Lyme and other Tickborne Diseases
Responding to Pennsylvania’s ranking as the state with the highest number of Lyme disease cases in the nation, Sen. Michele Brooks applauded the Senate’s passage of her legislation to help control the tick population, provide coverage for doctor-recommended Lyme disease treatment, and spread education and awareness of tickborne diseases. [Read More]
Senate Passes Gebhard Bill to Allow for Energy-Efficient Lighting
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), which would allow outdoor advertisers to use energy-efficient lighting, received unanimous Senate support. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Improve Drug Overdose Tracking and Response
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously voted to approve legislation by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that will drastically improve how the commonwealth tracks and responds to drug overdoses. [Read More]
Martin: Senate Approves Bill Crediting Dentists for Charitable Volunteerism
The Senate approved legislation today that would give continuing educational credits to dentists who volunteer at free clinics and charity events, said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation
The state Senate has approved Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation seeking to ensure electric low-speed scooters are properly regulated within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code. [Read More]
Senator Lisa Baker Working to Support Military Families
Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) is working to close a loophole preventing military spouses from collecting unemployment. Currently, if an active duty member of the Armed Forces is transferred, and if, as a result, his or her spouse is forced to resign their employment, it is possible, under Pennsylvania law, that the resignation would be considered voluntary and they may not qualify for benefits. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate OKs Bill Creating Domestic Animal Welfare Board
The state Senate recently approved legislation to create a Domestic Animal Welfare Board, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Robinson Bill Expanding Waterfront Development Tax Credit Program Approved by Committee
State Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to expand the existing Pennsylvania Waterfront Development Tax Credit (WDTC) Program was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee. [Read More]