Shapiro’s Lawsuit on Electricity Prices Rings Hollow
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement of his administration’s action to ‘defend Pennsylvanians against unnecessary increases in their electricity bills’: [Read More]
Coleman Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been reappointed to a state board that reviews Pennsylvania election law, practices and technology before identifying improvements. [Read More]
Brown Pushes for State Authority to Combat Drone Threats
In response to increasing reports of unexplained drone activity in Pennsylvania and neighboring New Jersey, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) has introduced a resolution urging the federal government to grant state governments the authority to respond to these threats. [Read More]
Aument Accepts New Role as State Director for United States Sen.-Elect Dave McCormick
PA Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) announced today that he has accepted the role of state director for U.S. Sen.-Elect Dave McCormick. Accordingly, he intends to officially resign from his position as Pennsylvania State Senator for the 36th senatorial district serving northern Lancaster County prior to Jan. 3, 2025. [Read More]
Argall Appointed Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee
State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has again been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) as chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Laughlin, Dush to Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced they will soon reintroduce legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation. [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]
Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees to Focus on Farm Conservation Efforts in PA in Joint Hearing
In conjunction with Penn State University’s Annual Ag Progress Days event, 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, will hold a joint informational hearing on Wednesday, August 14, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Red Barn Annex, 2710 West Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, 16865. [Read More]
Pittman: No American Should Be Left Behind
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the prisoner exchange this week between the United States and Russia: [Read More]