Robinson’s Bill to Propel Pennsylvania’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Passed by Senate
Legislation that would boost economic development, attract high-technology industries and incentivize private investment was approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37), chair of the Senate’s Labor and Industry Committee. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill to Improve Workforce Development Programs
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to make Pennsylvanians more attractive to employers and improve workforce development programs passed the Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously today. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate
Legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure was approved yesterday by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Robinson: Senate Passes Bail Bill to Protect Communities from Fentanyl and Dangerous Offenders
The Senate passed legislation today with bipartisan support to strengthen the bail determination process for dangerous individuals, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam
The chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), warn of a new phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts. [Read More]
Senate OKs Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 831 to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Increase Number of Firefighters in PA
The state Senate Monday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania by reforming the certification process. [Read More]
Brown’s Landmark Distracted Driving Legislation Passed by House
Legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed today in the House of Representatives, according to the bill’s prime-sponsor, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Early Childhood Education Caucus Highlights Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers
Today, the bicameral, bipartisan Early Childhood Education Caucus hosted a rally with child care and pre-K students, teachers and parents as well as other advocates to underscore the worsening impacts of the commonwealth’s early learning teacher shortage. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill Combatting Illegal Street Racing Heads to Senate
Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]