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July 16, 2025

Robinson Leads Charge to Bring Nonprofit Fundraising into the Digital Age

With more Pennsylvanians relying on cashless payments, the Senate today approved a bill by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) with strong bipartisan support to modernize how nonprofits raise money.  [Read More]

Gebhard, Mastriano Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate School Property Taxes
July 15, 2025

Gebhard, Mastriano Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate School Property Taxes

Continuing to fight for Pennsylvania homeowners who are struggling to keep their homes due to increasing school property taxes, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) have introduced a constitutional amendment to eliminate the burdensome tax.  [Read More]

Landmark Legislation Introduced to Make Pennsylvania a Leader in AI and Data Center Development
July 14, 2025

Landmark Legislation Introduced to Make Pennsylvania a Leader in AI and Data Center Development

Legislation introduced by Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) aims to establish Pennsylvania as the premier destination for data center and Artificial Intelligence (AI) development.  [Read More]

Pennycuick, Williams Legislation Ensuring Continuity of the Military Family Education Program Signed into Law
July 10, 2025

Pennycuick, Williams Legislation Ensuring Continuity of the Military Family Education Program Signed into Law

On July 7, 2025, House Bill 865, originally introduced by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38) adopted by the state House of Representatives, was signed into law as Act 32 of 2025.  [Read More]

Baker’s Bill to Strengthen Abuse Protections Signed into Law
July 9, 2025

Baker’s Bill to Strengthen Abuse Protections Signed into Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders was officially signed into law on June 30.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Celebrates Bipartisan Enactment of Sunday Hunting Bill
July 9, 2025

Senator Laughlin Celebrates Bipartisan Enactment of Sunday Hunting Bill

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today celebrated the signing of House Bill 1431 into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, marking a major bipartisan victory that expands Sunday hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senator Pennycuick Announces Appointment to Governor’s Council on Aging
July 9, 2025

Senator Pennycuick Announces Appointment to Governor’s Council on Aging

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is please to announce the appointment of Robert C. Wonderling to the Governor’s Council on Aging. Sen. Pennycuick nominated Mr. Wonderling for the position. Mr. Wonderling previously represented the 24th Pennsylvania Senatorial District from 2003 to 2009.  [Read More]

Ward Issues Statement on Re-referral of Senate Bill 9 to House Health Committee
July 9, 2025

Ward Issues Statement on Re-referral of Senate Bill 9 to House Health Committee

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the House Education Committees recent action to re-refer Senate Bill 9 to the House Health Committee:  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill Legislation to Support EMS Providers and Expand Naloxone Access Signed into Law
July 8, 2025

Phillips-Hill Legislation to Support EMS Providers and Expand Naloxone Access Signed into Law

Legislation championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to empower emergency medical service (EMS) providers and expand access to life-saving medication has been signed into law.  [Read More]

Pennycuick Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams Signed into Law
July 8, 2025

Pennycuick Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams Signed into Law

Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation, Senate Bill 649, was signed into law as Act 35 of 2025. The new law classifies deepfakes and other forms of digital impersonation as digital forgeries, punishable by law.   [Read More]

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