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