“DON’T MISS YOUR MAMMOGRAM!” PBCC, PA Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward, Fox Chase Cancer Center to Announce FREE Mammogram Event, Stress Importance of Early Detection
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC), together with Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) and Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of the Temple University Health System, will host a news conference urging women to schedule mammograms – screenings that could save their lives on Tuesday, March 15 at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Center Building Entrance (not the entrance with the sculpture; other side of the building), 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA [Read More]
Laughlin Seeks Permanent Cocktails-to-Go Sales for Bars, Restaurants
Many small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a lot – such as our restaurants and bars – continue to struggle. [Read More]
Senators Corman and Dush Comment on Petition to Compel Compliance with Election Investigation Subpoena
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) and Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Chair Cris Dush (R-Jefferson) issued the following statement today after filing a petition to compel the Department of State to comply with a subpoena for information relevant to the committee’s election investigation: [Read More]
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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]