Senate Approves Mastriano Measure to Send PA National Guard to Defend Texas Border
The state Senate today approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) calling on the governor to deploy the Pennsylvania National Guard along Texas’s southern border with Mexico as part of Operation Lone Star. [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Calls on Gov. Shapiro to Support Efforts to Secure Our Nation’s Border
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to support efforts to secure our nation’s border with Operation Lone Star: [Read More]
Senate Passes Langerholc Bill Waiving Fee for Veterans License Plate Replacement
Veterans who proudly display their service through military license plates would receive free replacements when the plates wear out, under legislation passed by the Senate today, said sponsor Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Legislation to protect Pennsylvania’s power grid by increasing fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack its critical infrastructure was reported today from the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Essential Infrastructure and Minors in Casinos
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two bills today focused on protecting essential infrastructure and unaccompanied minors in casinos, according to the committee’s chair, Sen Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Approves Bills to Increase Academic Opportunities for Students
The Senate Education Committee voted today to approve a bill to allow participation in a sport to satisfy a physical education requirement and a bill to allow students to continue attending school while residency disputes are resolved, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
Dush Legislation Would Make Gym Class Optional for PA Student Athletes
Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to allow Pennsylvania student athletes to fulfill physical education (PE) requirements through participation in interscholastic sports (Senate Bill 454), was advanced by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Mastriano Measure to Send PA National Guard to Defend Texas Border
HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and a majority of his colleagues on the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a measure he introduced calling on the governor to deploy the Pennsylvania National Guard along Texas’s southern border with Mexico as part of Operation Lone Star. “Pennsylvanians have an interest in protecting our nation’s southern […] [Read More]
Baker’s Athletic Training Bills Passed by Senate
Two bills modernizing the capabilities of athletic trainers in Pennsylvania were passed by the Senate today, according to the sponsor, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Brown Introduces Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Access in Pennsylvania
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) introduced legislation today to update and modernize midwife requirements. [Read More]