Farry: Senate Institutional and Sustainability Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Nursing Workforce
The Senate Institutional and Sustainability Committee, chaired by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), held a meeting last week and unanimously passed important legislation aimed at addressing nursing workforce challenges in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Baker Bill to Clarify District Attorney Succession, Strengthen Uniformity Across Counties
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) that provides clearer and uniform procedures for filling vacancies in the office of district attorney across counties. [Read More]
Senate Committee Examines Car Insurance Lapses
The Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), held a hearing Wednesday to question the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) about fixing alleged lapses in car insurance. [Read More]
Brooks’ Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Telemarketers Passes Senate
Legislation to better protect Pennsylvanians from scammers and telemarketers, sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Public Safety, Child Protection, Estate Law and Vape Regulation
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R–20) met today to advance a series of bipartisan measures aimed at strengthening public safety, protecting children, improving estate processes and cracking down on illegal vape products in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Robinson Resolution Recognizing 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps Adopted by Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today voted to adopt Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) resolution designating Nov. 10, 2025, as Marine Corps Day in Pennsylvania in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Fight Corrections Officer Shortage Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at the request of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association was passed by the Senate with strong bipartisan support to address the staffing crisis facing the state’s correctional institutions. [Read More]
Continuing to Help Feed Harrisburg Communities in Need, Capitol Hunger Garden Closes Out Its 15th Season
Legislative Hunger Caucus Senate Chair Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and House Chair Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden today with local and state leaders as they reflected on another impactful harvesting season and the need for communities to have access to fresh food options. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bill Addressing AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More]
Hutchinson Bill to Streamline State Government, Reduce Bureaucratic Inefficiency Approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to streamline state government operations by eliminating outdated, unnecessary and inactive boards, commissions and advisory committees was passed by the Senate this week. The measure reaffirms Hutchinson’s commitment to responsible spending, efficient government and prioritizing taxpayer spending on essential government functions. [Read More]