Vogel: Food Insecurity Continues to Affect 1.5 Million Pennsylvanians
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) stood with local and state leaders to shed light on the impacts of food insecurity in Pennsylvania and how the state is involved in addressing and spreading awareness about hunger. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror. [Read More]
Pennycuick, PA Senate Urge Congress to Pass the TREAT PTSD Act
The state Senate today adopted a measure sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) urging Congress to provide lifesaving therapy to Americans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). [Read More]
Robinson Bill to Improve Nonprofit Fundraising Approved by Senate of Pennsylvania
Legislation introduced by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to help nonprofit organizations improve their fundraising efforts was approved today by the Senate. [Read More]
Senator Mastriano hosts Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide
In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, on Wednesday (September 4th), Senator Doug Mastriano, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, held a Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide at Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock (Adams County). [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Pittman Issues Statement on SEPTA’s Proposed Fare Changes
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issues the following statement on SEPTA’s potential changes to address their budget deficit: [Read More]
Langerholc Appointed to State Board of Higher Education, Performance-Based Funding Council
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) has been appointed to key panels tasked with improving postsecondary education in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Robinson’s Landmark Manufacturing Initiative Celebrated by Treasurer Garrity, Airport CEO Cassotis
Nearly 10% of all jobs in Pennsylvania are in the manufacturing sector, and this number could soon rise thanks to groundbreaking legislation spearheaded by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Yaw to Unveil Plans for Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced he will soon introduce legislation to establish a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund. The Fund would provide low-interest grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of electric generation facilities. [Read More]
PA On-Farm Conservation Efforts the Focus of Legislative Discussion During Ag Progress Days
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), majority chairs of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, lead discussions surrounding on-farm conservation efforts in Pennsylvania during an informational hearing held during this week’s Ag Progress Days hosted by Penn State University. [Read More]