Senator Laughlin Celebrates Bipartisan Enactment of Sunday Hunting Bill
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today celebrated the signing of House Bill 1431 into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, marking a major bipartisan victory that expands Sunday hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick Announces Appointment to Governor’s Council on Aging
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is please to announce the appointment of Robert C. Wonderling to the Governor’s Council on Aging. Sen. Pennycuick nominated Mr. Wonderling for the position. Mr. Wonderling previously represented the 24th Pennsylvania Senatorial District from 2003 to 2009. [Read More]
Ward Issues Statement on Re-referral of Senate Bill 9 to House Health Committee
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the House Education Committees recent action to re-refer Senate Bill 9 to the House Health Committee: [Read More]
Phillips-Hill Legislation to Support EMS Providers and Expand Naloxone Access Signed into Law
Legislation championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to empower emergency medical service (EMS) providers and expand access to life-saving medication has been signed into law. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams Signed into Law
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation, Senate Bill 649, was signed into law as Act 35 of 2025. The new law classifies deepfakes and other forms of digital impersonation as digital forgeries, punishable by law. [Read More]
New Law Closes Loophole in Sex Offender Registry to Better Protect Children
A new law signed yesterday by the governor will strengthen Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse in youth sports and nonprofit programs, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Applauds Passage and Signing of CPA Licensure Reform Bill
Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) today announced that his legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s accounting profession and address the growing shortage of certified public accountants (CPAs) has officially been signed into law as Act 27 of 2025. [Read More]
Laughlin’s Unwavering Advocacy for Repealing Ban on Sunday Hunting Results in Bill Going to Governor’s Desk
As a longtime advocate of repealing the ban on Sunday hunting, Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) is proud to announce that the General Assembly has approved legislation that would do just that, sending the measure to be signed into law. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the current status of the 2025-26 state budget. [Read More]
House Approves Phillips-Hill Measure to Support EMS Providers, Expand Naloxone Access
The state House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that empowers EMS providers to leave behind naloxone at the scene of an overdose, giving caregivers and loved ones a critical tool to prevent future emergencies. [Read More]