Robinson: Global War on Terrorism Specialty License Plate Now Available
Beginning Nov. 12, Pennsylvania veterans who earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM) will have the opportunity to apply for a specialty license plate honoring their service and dedication to our nation. [Read More]
Culver Bill to Allow Hospice LPNs to Make Death Pronouncements Signed into Law
A bill sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) was signed into law this week to enable licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in a hospice setting to make death pronouncements. [Read More]
Robinson: New Law Advances International Collaboration
Legislation championed by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has been signed into law, marking major strides for Pennsylvania’s international relations. The bill – backed by bipartisan support – creates an Ireland Trade Commission to foster strong ties between Pennsylvania and Ireland. [Read More]
Robinson: New Law Establishes Western PA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force
Legislation championed by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has been signed into law, significantly enhancing Pennsylvania’s disaster response capabilities. [Read More]
Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Signed into Law
Sen. Lisa Baker’s (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law, widely known as the PA One Call Law, was signed into law this week. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces ‘Joshua’s Law’ to Fix ‘Line of Duty’ Death Benefits for Families
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has introduced legislation to fix state law so families of certain first responders are no longer excluded from receiving “Line of Duty” death benefits. [Read More]
Martin Responds to Lancaster County Voter Registration Fraud Investigation
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the investigation and identification of fraudulent voter registrations in Lancaster County: [Read More]
Pennycuick, Farry Measure Modernizing Workers’ Compensation Payments Set to Become Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to make the Workers’ Compensation system more efficient by moving more benefit payments from paper checks to direct deposit received final legislative approval Tuesday. [Read More]
Brooks Bill Expanding Safe Haven Law to Urgent Care Centers Near Enactment
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to expand Pennsylvania’s Safe Haven Law, allowing a parent to surrender their unharmed newborn at an urgent care center. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill Supporting First Responders Poised for Enactment
The General Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to allow first responders to access workers’ compensation benefits for a post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). [Read More]