Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on Moving Up the Pennsylvania Primary Date for the 2024 Election
Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 224, which would move up Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election date to March 19: [Read More]
Bill to Move Up Date of 2024 Pennsylvania Primary Election Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
A bill to move the date of Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election up by five weeks to March 19 was approved today in the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 45-2, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Laughlin Remembers Fuller Hose Co. Firefighter Shawn Giles on Senate Floor
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved a condolence resolution sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to remember Fuller Hose Company #1 Firefighter Shawn Giles who was tragically killed on Aug. 20, 2023, by a speeding motorist while directing traffic at an accident scene. [Read More]
Brown Joined by Advocates to Urge Passage of Lifesaving AED Legislation
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted a press event today urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass her lifesaving legislation. Brown was joined by many advocates, survivors, legislators and members of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition. [Read More]
Bartolotta’s Bill Helping PA Families Passes Senate
Hardworking Pennsylvanians may soon have the same tax benefits afforded to investors, thanks to the Senate passage of Sen. Camera Bartolotta’s (R-46) bill. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Reduce Barriers for Teachers Moving to Pennsylvania Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
Teachers moving to Pennsylvania would face less barriers to receiving their certification under a bill sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) that was passed by a unanimous, bipartisan vote today. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Bills to Boost Online Safety, Protect Residents Against Financial Crimes and Increase Cybersecurity
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), unanimously approved three bills aimed at boosting safety online. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Votes to Ensure Information is Available to Parents
A bill to help parents to see more of what their children are taught in schools was approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Laughlin’s Public Transportation Modernization Bill Reported from Committee
The state Senate Transportation Committee reported to the full Senate legislation that would modernize the management of Pennsylvania’s public transportation systems, said bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Senate committee approves Phillips-Hill’s bill to progress lobbying reform within state government
The Senate State Government Committee advanced significant legislation that would bring Pennsylvania up to the highest ethical standards, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]