Robinson, Kane, Haywood Announce Legislation Addressing Lead in School Water
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) was joined by Sens. John Kane (D-9) and Art Haywood (D-4), along with industry professionals to announce legislation that would require testing and mitigation for lead in Pennsylvania schools’ drinking water. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Punish Looters Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
In the aftermath of widespread looting in Philadelphia and many other cities, the Senate approved Sen. Dave Argall’s legislation to prevent these crimes by a bipartisan vote of 46-4 today. [Read More]
Senate Approves Martin Resolution Evaluating Success of School Safety Programs
The Senate approved a resolution today to initiate a comprehensive study of Pennsylvania’s approach to school safety to build on recent successes to keep kids safer in the classroom, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities
The Senate approved budget implementation language today that will drive out critical funding to schools and present a more streamlined approach to school safety, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Pennycuick: New Law Will Make It Easier for Students of Military Families to Enroll in School
Legislation championed by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-141) and Rep. Brian Munroe (D-144) has been signed into law making it easier for students of relocating military families to enroll in school. [Read More]
Brooks Bill Providing Life-saving Care for Babies Set for Enactment
Having received unanimous support from the General Assembly, legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to provide critical nourishment for medically fragile babies is poised to be signed into law. [Read More]
Senate Approves Coleman Bill to Give Professionals a Second Chance by Clearing Their Records
Professionals who make minor mistakes deserve a second chance at having a clean disciplinary record. That’s the sentiment behind a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that was unanimously approved today by the state Senate. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Create Jobs and Opportunity through Regulatory Reduction
The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Monday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would promote private-sector job creation by eliminating costly, ineffective state regulations that hamper economic growth. [Read More]
Senate Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Enable Better Service in Long-Term Care Facilities
The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Mastriano, Senate Committee Approve Bills to Help Veterans and Extend 911 Law
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Monday advanced three bills to help veterans obtain or maintain certain benefits and also extend Pennsylvania’s law governing 911 emergency responses across the commonwealth. [Read More]