Senate Advances Bill to Rein in Use of Unconfirmed Leaders of State Agencies
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation that would restore balance and transparency on state agency leaders in state government, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and Cris Dush (R-25). [Read More]
Baker’s Bill Expanding Use of Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor and chair of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Robinson Designates April 2025 as Community College Month in Pennsylvania
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) recently introduced Senate Resolution 34, which designates April 2025 as Community College Month in Pennsylvania. He was joined by fellow co-chair of the Community College Caucus, Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]
Pittman Hails New Wave of Energy Advancement in Pennsylvania
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the economic development announcement for the new data center at the former Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County: [Read More]
Senate Passes Mastriano’s Bill Targeting Fentanyl Dealers
The Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today to target drug dealers who sell fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill Maximizing Benefit of Tax Dollars Passes Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to improve Pennsylvanians’ financial stability and government efficiency passed the Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously. [Read More]
Robinson: Senate Passes Key Crime Prevention Bills to Protect Pennsylvania Communities
The Pennsylvania Senate has taken decisive action to crack down on violent crime and the fentanyl epidemic, passing three key bills this week to keep dangerous criminals off the streets, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who sponsored one of the measures. [Read More]
Brooks’ Bill to Protect Schools from Emergency Threat Hoaxes Passes Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aimed at cracking down on false emergency threats targeting schools. [Read More]
Mastriano: Senate Committee Supports National Guard and Veterans Measures
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously reported five measures that support the Pennsylvania National Guard and honor Pennsylvania veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]