Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to reduce excessive fees imposed on private property owners maintaining shoreline protection structures along Lake Erie has been voted out of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee unanimously. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today addressing stream maintenance and offering better protections for landowners, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Resolution Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced a resolution to honor the sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans by recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Report Details Successes, Potential Improvements to PA School Safety Programs
The non-partisan Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) issued a comprehensive report this week that details the progress Pennsylvania has made on school safety issues since the establishment of Act 44 of 2018. [Read More]
Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has reintroduced legislation ensuring Pennsylvania residents have options when it comes to fuel availability. [Read More]
Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee
Technological innovations to expand access to quality healthcare in rural areas of Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee
Successful programs to connect veterans in Pittsburgh and beyond with health care and meaningful employment were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Robinson Designates March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month in PA
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) recently introduced Senate Resolution 41 designating March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month in Pennsylvania. He was joined by fellow co-chairs of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, Sen. Timothy Kearney (D-26) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22). [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces the Creation of Law in Our Schools Act
To restore historical knowledge, promote civic responsibility and preserve our heritage, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has introduced the Creation of Law in Our Schools Act. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Urge Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) are encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). [Read More]