Senate Approves Stefano, Rothman Bill to Protect Homebuyers and Increase Transparency
To protect homebuyers, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) that would require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate salesperson or broker license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable Pennsylvania victims of the Norfolk Southern train wreck near East Palestine, Ohio, last year to keep more of their own money. [Read More]
With State Budget Deadline Approaching, Coleman Appointed to Senate Appropriations Committee
With the constitutionally mandated June 30 state budget deadline approaching, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a key role in crafting the annual spending plan. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Approved Bills Focused on Protecting Pennsylvanians
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced six bills today focused on protecting Pennsylvanians, according to the committee’s chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Yaw, Friends of Taiwan Caucus Welcome Ambassador Lee to Harrisburg
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Friends of Taiwan Caucus, joined members of the bicameral caucus to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the adoption of House Resolution 439 with Ambassador James K.J. Lee of the Republic of China (R.O.C.) in the state Capitol today. [Read More]
Senator Brown Champions Legislation to Enhance Alzheimer’s Care, Legislation Approved by Committee
Legislation to advance Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) support was approved today by the Senate’s Aging and Youth Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40), who has championed this bill for nearly two years. [Read More]
Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program
A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes. [Read More]
Laughlin Legislation to Help Property Owners Deal With Squatters Advances
The Senate Judiciary Committee today reported to the full Senate legislation, Senate Bill 1236, aimed at codifying Pennsylvania case law to establish more certainty for landlords, law enforcement and homeowners who encounter squatters, announced bill sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Subjecting School Boards Association to Right-to-Know Law Approved by Senate Committee
In a move to bring greater transparency and accountability in public education, the Senate State Government Committee approved legislation that would subject the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) to the state’s Right-to-Know Law, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Vogel, Schwank: Bill to Assist PA Dairy Farmers Approved by Committee
Today, the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously passed Sens. Elder Vogel Jr.’s (R-47) and Judy Schwank’s (D-11) Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program Financial Assistance legislation. [Read More]