Rothman Bill to Cut Red Tape for Farmers Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to cut red tape for hardworking farmers passed the Senate today with a vote of 49-1. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Prevent Profiteering from Veterans Benefits
The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to protect veterans from those seeking to exploit their rightfully earned benefits claims. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bartolotta’s Bill to Protect Vehicle Choice in Pennsylvania
With bipartisan support, the Senate this week passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to prohibit future vehicle mandates in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Ward Bill to Expand First Responder Training Opportunities Passes Senate
The Senate has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) to help address a shortage of qualified instructors who train emergency responders across the state. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduces School Bus Driver Safety Bill
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation today to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport our children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or a dangerous combination of both. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted concerns about potential cuts to cyber charter schools, unfilled seats for pre-K programs, and ways to boost student achievement statewide during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Governor’s Budget Office, Department of Revenue, Workforce Development Agencies
Senate Appropriations Committee members raised concerns about the level of spending in Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget, inefficiencies in state government, and the potential consequences of irresponsible budgeting during today’s budget hearings. [Read More]
Yaw Urges FERC to Make States Pay Their Fair Share for Energy Policy
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to change a proposal from PJM Interconnection that he says unfairly shifts energy costs onto Pennsylvania families and businesses. [Read More]
Culver Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections for Unclaimed Property Owners
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced she has introduced Senate Bill 1201 to strengthen oversight and consumer protections related to “finders” who offer to recover unclaimed property for a fee. Culver said the proposal will help protect Pennsylvanians from unnecessary charges while maintaining the option to use a finder. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Public Utility Commission, State University Presidents
Senate Appropriations Committee members used today’s budget hearings with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and presidents of several universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to highlight the negative impacts of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy policies, and ways to strengthen post‑secondary educational institutions. [Read More]