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Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, March 8
March 10, 2022

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, March 8

The Department of Human Services was the sole focus of the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Tuesday budget hearing about the governor’s proposed 2022-23 state budget.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, March 9
March 9, 2022

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, March 9

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday held budget hearings with the Department of Health and Department of State on the governor’s proposed 2022-23 state budget.  [Read More]

Corman Calls for Nearly 50% Gas Tax Cut to Help Struggling Families
March 9, 2022

Corman Calls for Nearly 50% Gas Tax Cut to Help Struggling Families

Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) took a stand against record prices at the gas pump today by calling for a reduction in the state’s gasoline tax.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Thursday, March 3
March 8, 2022

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Thursday, March 3

The Department of Agriculture and state-related universities were the subjects of Senate Appropriations Committee public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget Thursday.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, March 2
March 4, 2022

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, March 2

The Senate Appropriations Committee continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget Wednesday, reviewing spending requests by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection.  [Read More]

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March 4, 2022

Regan: Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Laws in Other States

The Senate Law and Justice Committee convened Monday to discuss the successes and failures of adult-use marijuana programs in other states as Chairman Mike Regan (R-31) continues drafting similar legislation for Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, March 1
March 2, 2022

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, March 1

The Senate Appropriations Committee continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from the Attorney General and officials with the Department of Community and Economic Development.   [Read More]

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March 1, 2022

Ward: Long-term Care Homes Face Medicaid Funding Crisis

Pennsylvania’s long-term care homes face a Medicaid funding crisis that threatens to reduce access for our neediest residents, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said Tuesday.   [Read More]

Brooks plans accelerated nursing degree legislation
March 1, 2022

Brooks plans accelerated nursing degree legislation

Senator Michele Brooks announced plans this past week to introduce legislation that will help address the unprecedented nurse workforce shortage in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Reestablishes Bipartisan Fire & EMS Caucus
February 28, 2022

Senate Reestablishes Bipartisan Fire & EMS Caucus

A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania senators today announced the reformation of the Senate Fire & EMS (emergency medical services) Caucus to address issues and initiatives that support first responders across the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

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