Senate Committee Passes Mastriano Bill to Fund the Police and Protect Neighborhoods
The Senate Law and Justice Committee today unanimously passed legislation introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37) to establish the “Law Enforcement Recovery Grant.” The grant program will assist agencies facing staff shortages and agencies in communities that have seen an uptick in violent crime and drug trafficking. [Read More]
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Bartolotta, Hughes Bill to Improve Business Opportunities with State Contracts
The Senate State Government Committee held a hearing to consider the impact of Senate Bill 1140, legislation sponsored by Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Vincent Hughes. The bill would more competitively position small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses for Commonwealth contracts. [Read More]
State Government Committee Votes to Ban Russian Investments
Two bills to stop Pennsylvania tax dollars from supporting the Russian government were approved today following a public hearing by the Senate State Government Committee, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the committee chairman. [Read More]
Senate Local Government Committee Votes to Update County Code, Municipal Advertising Rules
The Senate Local Government Committee has reported to the full Senate two bills aimed at improving local government operations, said Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Stefano’s Fire Measures Advance in Senate
This past week, two bills sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) supporting firefighters advanced in the Senate. [Read More]
Senate Passes Gebhard Bill to Improve Motor Carrier Safety
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve highway safety regarding large motor carriers – including heavy trucks, public transit buses and coach buses – was passed by the Senate. [Read More]
Senate Unanimously Passes Brooks’ Legislation to Extend Help for VFWs, Legions, Fire Departments and Other Service Clubs
The Senate has given its unanimous approval to Senator Michele Brooks’ legislation to continue providing a lifeline to local veterans’ organizations, fire departments and other service clubs. [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Senate State Government Committee Hearing to Review Efforts to Hold Russia Accountable, Support Veteran and Minority Owned Businesses
The Senate State Government Committee will hold a hearing reviewing two bills that aim to hold the Russian government accountable for their heinous war crimes (SB 1203 and HB 2447) and a bill that aims to support veteran and minority owned businesses in Pennsylvania (SB 1140). [Read More]
Martin, Aument Propose Bill to Empower PA Families in Education
The bill would protect parents’ rights to decide when, where, and how to discuss issues of gender identity & sexual orientation with their young children HARRISBURG – Sens. Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) announced their intent today to introduce a bill to address discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in Pennsylvania schools. […] [Read More]
Senators Speak at Rally Opposing Bridge Tolling
Several Pennsylvania senators today joined members of the No P3 Bridge Tolls Coalition to voice opposition to the Wolf administration’s plan to toll interstate bridges in Pennsylvania, beginning with the following nine bridges: [Read More]