Joint Senate Hearing Explores Artificial Intelligence in Education and Workforce Development
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom and how schools are adapting programs to prepare students for changing workforce demands were the topics of a public hearing Monday held by the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), and the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Ensure U.S. and Pennsylvania Flags Are Made in America
The Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 784, legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that ensures every U.S. and Pennsylvania flag purchased by the commonwealth is made entirely in the U.S. using American materials. [Read More]
Gebhard, Mastriano Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) have introduced legislation to strengthen penalties for criminals who commit offenses against federal immigration enforcement officers and agents operating in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Republicans to Introduce Legislation Providing Loan Interest Forgiveness to Counties and Head Start
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced their intention to introduce legislation forgiving the interest on loans following the announcement by State Treasurer Stacy Garrity to help Head Start providers and counties during the state budget impasse. [Read More]
Gebhard Introduces Legislation to Ensure All Disabled Veterans Receive Hunting License Discounts
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) has introduced legislation that would close an unintended gap in Pennsylvania’s existing free hunting license program for disabled veterans. [Read More]
Senator Martin Calls for Accountability from Governor Shapiro on Energy Policy
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today in reaction to Governor Shapiro’s comments yesterday on energy policy: [Read More]
Robinson Appointed to U.S. Service Academy Nominations Advisory Board
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has been selected by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) to serve on his U.S. Service Academy Nominations Advisory Board, which helps identify and recommend outstanding young Pennsylvanians seeking appointments to the nation’s military academies. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano, Comitta Bill Protecting Animals Used for Experiments
The state Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) aimed at protecting dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman: State Budget Progress
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today on the status of the 2025-26 state budget: [Read More]
Baker’s School Bus Safety Bill Passes Senate, Strengthening Protections for Pennsylvania Students
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to enhance school bus safety and better protect children traveling to and from school has been approved by the Senate. [Read More]