Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Governor’s Budget Office
As the Senate Appropriations Committee concluded its three-week review of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal, members pointed out abundant flaws in the plan that could lead to budget shortfalls and tax increases in the near future. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Numerous concerns were shared today about the excessive proposed spending and understated future expenses in the Department of Human Services during the Senate Appropriations Committee’s ongoing review of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill Would Honor Korean War Veterans
Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) would officially recognize July 27 as “Korean War Armistice Day” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Office of the State Fire Commissioner
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee highlighted the growing costs of the Department of Corrections and lack of clarity in future planning during budget hearings today. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Bill to Improve Educational Opportunities for Students
To ensure that all Pennsylvania students have access to a high-quality education, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced the Educational Freedom for Families Act. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Agriculture, Department of Community and Economic Development
Shapiro Administration officials faced questions about cuts to funding for Avian Influenza and workforce development amidst a flurry of new proposed spending during public hearings of the Senate Appropriations Committee today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted numerous concerns related to education funding and declining student achievement during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department Environmental Protection, Department of Aging
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee discussed the need for continued improvements in the environmental permitting process, sharply criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to increase electricity taxes on Pennsylvanians, and explored the impact of potential shortfalls in the Lottery Fund during budget hearings today. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill Would Protect Law-Abiding Gun Owners
To address the inconsistency of firearm laws, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced the Protecting the Rights of Concealed Carry Permit Holders Traveling Across State Lines Act. [Read More]
Yaw Testifies Before House Policy Committee on Stopping New Energy Taxes
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently testified before the House Republican Policy Committee at a hearing focused on stopping new energy taxes. [Read More]