Mastriano introduces bills to streamline and improve State Government
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation to save taxpayer dollars and streamline government by consolidating elements of existing state agencies and offices. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, Feb. 23
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from the state Treasurer and Auditor General. [Read More]
Key Points from PA Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, Feb. 22
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday kicked off four weeks of public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget. [Read More]
Langerholc Issues Statement on Increased Passenger Rail Service in Western Pennsylvania
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a statement regarding today’s announcement on the Commonwealth’s plans to invest in freight and passenger rail in Western Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Department of State Refuses to Engage on Bipartisan Election Reform
HARRISBURG – The Senate State Government Committee held a hearing today reviewing potential election reforms that could gain bipartisan support, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. The Department of State, once again, refused to participate, continuing a pattern that’s plagued several of Governor Wolf’s five different Secretaries of the Commonwealth. […] [Read More]
Joint Hearing Receives Testimony About Chronic Wasting Disease
A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was held in Bedford, PA, on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47. [Read More]
Stefano Bill Awarding $25 Million to First Responders Passes General Assembly
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) that would implement the decision of Pennsylvania voters to allow municipal-owned fire companies to participate in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Program received support from the General Assembly and moves to the governor for his signature. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders: Governor’s Budget Less About Pennsylvania, More About Legacy
Republican leaders in the Senate cautioned Pennsylvanians that they would be on the hook to pay for Gov. Tom Wolf’s legacy if the recommendations outlined in today’s State Budget Address are implemented. [Read More]
** MEDIA ADVISORY** Senate Republican Leaders to Discuss Governor’s Budget Address
Senate Republican Leaders including: Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Centre/Mifflin/Huntingdon/Juniata), Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland), and Senate Appropriations Chairman Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, immediately following Governor’s Budget Address at the Lt. Governor’s balcony between the House and Senate Chambers, Pennsylvania State Capitol Watch Live [Read More]
Stefano: Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Moves Four Measures
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee reported four bills to the full Senate, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman. [Read More]