Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Correctional Officers Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to ensure the rights of correctional officers and forensic employees was passed by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee by a bipartisan vote of 11-0 today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill. [Read More]
Robinson’s Doorless Driving Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed unanimously a bill sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) allowing doorless driving for vehicles such as Jeeps and Broncos in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Passing a Responsible Budget
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) reiterated their commitment to passing a conservative, fiscally responsible spending plan that strengthens Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Workplace Harassment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36), Senate Majority Caucus Chair Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Senate Majority Caucus Secretary Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Majority Policy Chair Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Senate Majority Caucus Administrator Lisa Baker (R-20), today issued the following statement on workplace harassment: [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Attorney General Nomination, Votes on Four Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Michelle Henry for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, according to the committee’s chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Historic Breast Cancer Screening Bill Unanimously Passes PA Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 8, a first-of-its-kind in the nation comprehensive breast cancer screening bill sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Culver Appointed to Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on the board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), a position she hopes to use to help reduce the amount of student loan debt that burdens commonwealth students and graduates. “I’ve heard […] [Read More]
Pennycuick: Senate Committee Acts to Boost Cybersecurity by Prohibiting TikTok on State-Owned Devices
Legislation approved by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee today would protect the information of Pennsylvania state government, including citizen information, by prohibiting state-owned devices from downloading and using TikTok, committee chair Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) said. [Read More]
Regan, Senate Committee Advance State Police Commissioner Nomination
The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), today advanced the nomination of Maj. Chris Paris to be the next commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). [Read More]
Senate Republicans to Respond to Shapiro’s Budget Address
Senate Republicans will respond to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending proposal on Tuesday, March 7, shortly following the delivery of the budget address, on the balcony outside the lieutenant governor’s office on the second floor of the Main Capitol Rotunda. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Measure Ensuring Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses Have Access to Diverse Energy Options
Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R–40), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Yaw Seeks Creation of Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week announced his plan to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Senators Unveil Bills to Promote Economic Growth, Attract New Employers
To make Pennsylvania more economically competitive and ensure it is an attractive place to live and work, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Judy Ward (R-30) unveiled a pro-growth tax reform package of bills. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Restrict Diversion of Transportation Funding
To bolster funding for Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure, the Senate passed legislation to restrict the diversion of transportation funding out of the Motor License Fund, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Rothman Bill Supporting Local Police Unanimously Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) permitting local police in Pennsylvania to use radar for speed enforcement was approved unanimously today by the Senate Transportation Committee. Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that prohibits local police from being equipped with speed-enforcement radar. [Read More]
Legislation to Return Whole Milk to Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
Two pieces of legislation encouraging Pennsylvania schools to again offer whole milk in school lunches were approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Republican Caucus Announces Principles and Priorities for 2023-24 Session
Senate Republican leaders laid out an ambitious set of principles and priorities today to strengthen Pennsylvania by protecting jobs, empowering families and defending freedoms. [Read More]
Robinson’s Doorless Driving Bill Approved by Transportation Committee
Today, the Senate Transportation Committee approved unanimously a bill sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) allowing doorless driving for vehicles such as Jeeps and Broncos in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Brown Hosts Distracted Driving News Conference, Unveils Legislation
Yesterday, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted a news conference bringing awareness to distracted driving in Pennsylvania and introduced her correlating legislation, which she originally sponsored while serving in the House of Representatives. [Read More]
Langerholc, Yaw Urge Biden to Restart Keystone XL Pipeline
The Senate today adopted a resolution by Sens. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Gene Yaw (R-23) regarding the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. [Read More]
Senate Approves Stefano Bill to Adjust Outdated Diesel Oil Requirement
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to adjust the outdated requirement for a qualified mechanic to perform an oil change every 100 hours on all diesel-powered equipment used by mining companies passed the Senate today. [Read More]
Senate Republicans to Announce Priorities for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Senate Republicans will announce their principles and priorities for the 2023-24 legislative session on Wednesday, March 1, at 11 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Costs for Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Screenings
Chairman John DiSanto (R-15) convened the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee for its first voting meeting of the 2023-24 legislative session today to unanimously approve Senate Bill 8, which eliminates all out-of-pocket costs for genetic testing of hereditary cancer syndromes and supplemental breast screenings for women with a high lifetime-risk of developing breast cancer. [Read More]
Culver Takes Oath, Becomes New Senator for 27th District
State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today in Harrisburg was sworn in to serve as the new senator for Pennsylvania’s 27th District representing residents in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Snyder counties, and part of Luzerne County. [Read More]
State Legislators to Unveil Youth Safety Caucus Priorities
Sens. Bartolotta and Williams, Reps. Mihalek and Miller | News Conference on the Youth Safety Caucus | Wednesday, March 1 | 9 a.m. | Main Rotunda [Read More]