The Beat Will Go On: Senate Approves Brown’s AED Safety Bill
The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to help schools across Pennsylvania prevent tragic deaths from sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes by ensuring access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and improving emergency response protocols. [Read More]
Rothman Bill to Fund Local Bridge Projects Approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects was unanimously approved by the state Senate today. [Read More]
Senate Passes Lifesaving, Bipartisan Breast Cancer Imaging Legislation
With broad bipartisan support, the Senate today approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, removing financial barriers for patients. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Legislation to Require Justification of Every State Dollar Clears Senate Finance Committee
A bill sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to overhaul Pennsylvania’s budgeting process was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Update Governor, Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedures Approved in Committee
A bill to update the procedures that ensure the continuity of Pennsylvania’s state government if a governor or lieutenant governor is unable to perform their duties was approved with unanimous support by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Authorize Drone Collaboration
The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) authorizing the Commonwealth to enter into interstate agreements for drone research and deployment. [Read More]
Farry’s Commuter Tax Fairness Act to Protect Local Taxpayers Passes Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to protect Philadelphia’s suburban communities from unfair tax burdens and ensure local tax dollars stay where they belong. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Fluoride Choice Act to Protect Public Health and Individual Rights
In light of growing concerns about the safety and necessity of water fluoridation, Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) has introduced the Fluoride Choice Act, legislation aimed at ending the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Public Hearing: New Rural Dental School Needed in Tamaqua
A severe dental care crisis in rural Pennsylvania is causing life-threatening health issues, according to testimony from a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. The committee reviewed many different strategies to encourage more dentists and other professionals to practice in small towns, cities, and townships, including Temple University’s proposed rural dental school in Tamaqua, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Coleman Bills Improve Government Transparency and Accountability
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has introduced two bills that will enhance transparency and accountability in government by improving policies for maintaining public records. [Read More]