Bills to Protect Student Information from Misuse Online, Support Adult Education Programs Advanced by Senate Education Committee
The Senate Education Committee met today and advanced five bills with bipartisan support, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). Argall noted that today’s votes continued the work of the committee to improve Pennsylvania’s education system. [Read More]
Martin, Yaw Resolution Designates June 4-10, 2023 as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 4th through June 10th would be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC), and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation. [Read More]
DUI offender reform approved by Senate
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a measure to update and make several technical changes to Pennsylvania’s DUI law, according to the measure’s sponsors, Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-Cambria/Centre/Clearfield). [Read More]
TOMORROW: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), is holding a voting meeting on tomorrow, June 6, at 11:30 a.m., in Room 8E-B, East Wing of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senator Martin Introduces Universal FAFSA Completion Bill to Expand Opportunities for Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania families could make more informed decisions about pursuing college and job training programs under a bill introduced today by Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
Mastriano to Host State Working Animal Appreciation Day Tuesday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host State Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 6, with animal demonstrations beginning at 10 a.m. and a noon news conference at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol. Watch Live [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting to Consider Re-confirmation of Cindy Adams Dunn
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. to consider the re-confirmation of Cindy Adams Dunn as Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
PA Senators Team Up to Shield Sexually Exploited Children, Human Trafficking Victims from Traumatizing Third Party ID Requirements
Continuing efforts to combat human trafficking throughout the Commonwealth, PA Senators Cris Dush (R-25), Maria Collett (D-12) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) have officially introduced legislation that would remove the third-party control requirement to ensure that minors who are human trafficking victims have full access to appropriate services and support. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick to Host Women Veterans Day Press Conference
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will be holding a press conference on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Pennsylvania State Capitol building to commemorate Women Veterans Day. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin Introduces Minimum Wage Legislation
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026, beginning with $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2024, and permanently index it to inflation thereafter. [Read More]