Local Bridge Funding Bills Championed by Rothman Set to Become Law
HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects were approved this week. Dollars allocated to counties through the Motor Licensing Fund for bridge repair have come with spending guidance that in some instances is unclear, and in others needlessly inflexible or incomplete, ultimately failing […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Stronger Reporting Requirements for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Senate voted unanimously today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sexual abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI), according to Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public’s right to know was approved by the House of Representatives today and sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk. [Read More]
Mastriano, Comitta Bill to Protect Animals from Painful Experimentation Almost Law
The Beagle Bill, legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) to protect dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments, has been approved by the General Assembly and is now almost law. [Read More]
Baker, Langerholc Urge House to Protect Pennsylvania Communities
Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R‑35) underscored the urgent need for the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1400 to address the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling that eliminated the statutory sentencing structure for second‑degree murder. [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Approves Bills Protecting Tenants, Strengthening Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the committee approved legislation to protect tenants from long-term consequences of certain eviction records and strengthen reporting requirements for suspected child sexual abuse. [Read More]
Senate Passes Pennycuick Measure to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) proposed Kayleigh’s Law to provide lifetime no-contact orders for victims of certain serious or violent offenses passed the state Senate today. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Measure Protecting Taxpayer Dollars Approved by House State Government Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts received the unanimous support of the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee. [Read More]
New Brooks Law Cracking Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts and Caller ID Spoofing Takes Effect
Pennsylvanians now have stronger protections from deceptive telemarketing practices under a new law sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]