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February 3, 2025

Mastriano Backs Brig. Gen. John Pippy to Serve as the Adjutant General

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously advanced the nomination of Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as the adjutant general of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Langerholc Measure to Exempt Seven PA Counties, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing
February 3, 2025

Senate Approves Langerholc Measure to Exempt Seven PA Counties, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing

The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement.   [Read More]

Mastriano Introduces Food Purity Protection Act
February 3, 2025

Mastriano Introduces Food Purity Protection Act

To protect Pennsylvania families from food filled with hidden substances, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will soon introduce the Food Purity Protection Act.  [Read More]

Robinson Joins State Employees’ Retirement Board
January 31, 2025

Robinson Joins State Employees’ Retirement Board

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, announced his appointment by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board.  [Read More]

Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
January 30, 2025

Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) honored Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania this week with remarks on the Senate Floor and a special guest chaplain.  [Read More]

Mastriano: Committee Advances Five Veterans Measures at First Meeting
January 30, 2025

Mastriano: Committee Advances Five Veterans Measures at First Meeting

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held its first meeting of the 2025-25 legislative session yesterday and reported five measures supporting Pennsylvania’s veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman.  [Read More]

Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall
January 30, 2025

Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to introduce legislation establishing the Grid Stabilization and Security Act.  [Read More]

Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth
January 29, 2025

Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of an agreement with PJM:  [Read More]

Senate Approves Picozzi Bill Enabling World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA
January 29, 2025

Senate Approves Picozzi Bill Enabling World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA

With World Cup soccer set to come to Philadelphia in 2025 and 2026, the Pennsylvania Senate approved unanimously legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) enabling international team doctors to treat their players in the commonwealth.  [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Two Yaw Measures
January 29, 2025

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Two Yaw Measures

The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved two energy-related bills sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

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