Committee Approves Pennycuick, Farry, Boscola Bill Creating Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care
Legislation aimed at providing care for the unique health needs of women veterans was unanimously approved by a Senate committee today, according to sponsors Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]
Senate Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would ensure older Pennsylvanians do not lose access to two state prescription medication programs due to an increase in their Social Security payments. [Read More]
Pennycuick and Dillon Bill Provides Victims of Data Breaches with Better Notification, Free Credit Reports and Monitoring
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5) have introduced legislation to strengthen notification requirements for data breaches and provide affected citizens with free credit reports and monitoring for six months and one year, respectively. [Read More]
Purple Star School Program Supporting Military Children Launches in Pennsylvania
Legislation sponsored last year by sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) establishing the Purple Star School Program in Pennsylvania launched today, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). [Read More]
Yaw Reintroduces Bill Creating Animal Welfare Board
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the reintroduction of legislation to create an Animal Welfare Board in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate OKs Yaw Bill Renaming State Agency
The state Senate today approved legislation to change the name of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Rothman Bill Simplifies Government, Ensures Adequate Funding for Roads and Bridges
Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to replace Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Tax on electric vehicle owners with a flat fee was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee. [Read More]
Committee Approves Langerholc Bill Connecting Individuals in Recovery to Occupations
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would connect individuals in recovery with jobs was approved by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today. [Read More]
Robinson Bill Expanding Use of Recycled Materials in Stuffed Toys Passes Committee
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee passed bi-partisan legislation co-prime sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), John Kane (D-9) and Art Haywood (D-4) that would allow the use of recycled materials in stuffed toys. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Coleman Bill Renaming State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters
The Senate Transportation Committee today approved legislation introduced by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would rename a portion of state Route 143 in Lynn Township in honor of two local firefighters who lost their lives in December 2022. [Read More]