Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Prevent New Electricity Tax
The state Senate approved legislation preventing a new electricity tax by repealing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act
A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected. [Read More]
Yaw: Bill to Exempt Lycoming County, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing Approved by Senate
The Senate approved legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Measure to Establish Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania Approved by Senate
Legislation establishing an Independent Energy Office (IEO) in Pennsylvania was approved today by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Mastriano Backs Brig. Gen. John Pippy to Serve as the Adjutant General
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously advanced the nomination of Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as the adjutant general of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
Senate Approves Langerholc Measure to Exempt Seven PA Counties, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Food Purity Protection Act
To protect Pennsylvania families from food filled with hidden substances, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will soon introduce the Food Purity Protection Act. [Read More]
Robinson Joins State Employees’ Retirement Board
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, announced his appointment by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board. [Read More]
Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) honored Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania this week with remarks on the Senate Floor and a special guest chaplain. [Read More]