Langerholc’s Emissions Reform Measures Pass Transportation Committee
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) announced today that two pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 561 and 562, passed the Senate Transportation Committee. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would help protect Pennsylvania senior citizens from financial exploitation. [Read More]
Senate Supports Rothman Bill to Recognize Diwali in PA
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make Diwali an official state holiday in Pennsylvania was passed the state Senate today unanimously. [Read More]
Argall Bills to Curb Waste Advanced
A package of bills to reduce waste and abuse in Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bills. All three bills now advance to the Senate for consideration. [Read More]
Robinson: Pension Update Bill for Blind, Amputee, Paralyzed Veterans Heads to Senate
Legislation increasing the monthly pension amounts for blind, amputee and paralyzed veterans was passed unanimously today by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who is one of the prime sponsors of the bill. [Read More]
Committee unanimously passes Phillips-Hill’s measure allowing EMS providers to leave life-saving drug with caregivers
The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 81, according to the legislation’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Senate Approves Measure Requiring Confirmation of PEMA Director
The state Senate approved legislation today requiring Senate confirmation of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) director, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the bill. [Read More]
Vogel, Schwank, Agriculture Representatives Discuss the Future of the PA Over Order Premium
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Minority Chairwoman Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), held a public hearing today to open an in-depth discussion about the state’s Over Order Premium on Class I milk and what the future of that premium could look like. [Read More]
Legislative Leaders, Advocates to Celebrate Bipartisan Passage of Historic Breast Cancer Screening Bill
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) will attend a news conference Wednesday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. outside the Lt. Governor’s office on the 2nd Floor of the Capitol Rotunda to celebrate final passage of Senate Bill 8 by the House of Representatives. [Read More]
Baker: Committee Approves Four Bills for Food Insecurity, Opioid Crisis, Wiretapping and Additional Judgeships
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved several notable bills addressing food insecurity, the ongoing opioid crisis, wiretapping and additional judgeships, according to the committee chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]