Aument, Farry to Introduce Primary Runoff Bill
To ensure that candidates that win their primary election are supported by at least half of primary voters, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Frank Farry (R-6) announced their intent to introduce a bill creating a primary runoff election system in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Mastriano and Turnpike Officials Highlight New Law to Protect Tow Truck Drivers Prior to Memorial Day Travel
With the busy Memorial Day travel weekend approaching, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Pennsylvania Turnpike officials and tow truck drivers on Monday held an event at the state Capitol to raise awareness about a new state law to protect roadside assistance workers. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Recognized by Choose Clean Water Coalition as “Clean Water Champion”
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, was recognized by the Choose Clean Water Coalition as a “Clean Water Champion” at their annual conference reception in Harrisburg on Tuesday evening. [Read More]
Program to Repair, Build Schools Examined by Senate Education Committee
A program to repair outdated and deteriorating schools and build new schools was the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Chairman Dush Promises Tough, But Fair, Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Commonwealth Nominee Al Schmidt
On Wednesday, May 24, PA State Government Committee Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) will convene the first confirmation hearing for Acting PA Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Reviews Teacher Shortages
Legislative solutions to the ongoing teacher shortages affecting parts of Pennsylvania were considered during a hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Hughes, Aument Introduce Bill to Create Student Teacher Stipend Program
To attract and retain high quality teachers to Pennsylvania classrooms, Sens. Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Ryan Aument (R-36) introduced Senate Bill 300 to create a student teacher stipend program, known as the Educator Pipeline Support Program, to be administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). [Read More]
Senators Tracy Pennycuick and Amanda M. Cappelletti Introduce Bipartisan Electronic Waste Recycling Legislation
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24 Berks/Montgomery) and Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) have introduced Senate Bill 734, a comprehensive and bipartisan electronic waste recycling bill that would establish an electronic waste recycling program in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 734 is a bipartisan effort to establish an affordable and accessible electronic waste program in Pennsylvania by amending the Covered Device […] [Read More]
Mastriano, PA Turnpike Commission to Host Event Highlighting New Pennsylvania Law and Raise Awareness about Driver Safety During Memorial Day Weekend
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and officials from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will hold a news event on Monday, May 22, to highlight a new law in Pennsylvania and raise awareness about Pennsylvania’s existing “move over” law prior to the highly traveled Memorial Day weekend. [Read More]
Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan Approach to Marijuana Legalization in PA
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sharif Street (D-3) announced they will introduce bipartisan legislation to legalize adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. [Read More]