Chairman Dush Promises Tough, But Fair, Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Commonwealth Nominee Al Schmidt
May 23, 2023

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
May 22, 2023

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]

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May 10, 2023

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee OKs Bills Improving DEP Permit Appeals Process, Renaming State Agency, Addressing Stream Maintenance

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills this week that will change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” (DEP) to the “Department of Environmental Services,” and improve the Department’s appeals process, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Favorably Recommends Russell Redding to Serve as PA Department of Agriculture Secretary
May 9, 2023

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Favorably Recommends Russell Redding to Serve as PA Department of Agriculture Secretary

Today, Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), majority chair; and Judy Schwank (D-11), minority chair; and members of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee gave a unanimous, favorable recommendation for Russell Redding to serve as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Passes Brooks’ Bills Improving Health Care and Helping EMS Providers
May 3, 2023

Senate Committee Passes Brooks’ Bills Improving Health Care and Helping EMS Providers

Three bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) were passed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and now advance to the full Senate for consideration.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Promoting Affordable Housing Through Land Use Reforms
May 2, 2023

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Promoting Affordable Housing Through Land Use Reforms

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chair of the Senate Majority Policy Committee, announced there will be a public hearing held by the committee regarding how potential changes to land use regulations could improve housing affordability on Wednesday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 8E-B East Wing, PA State Capitol Complex, 501 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120.  [Read More]

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May 1, 2023

Senate Environmental Committee Briefing Highlights Need to Improve Pennsylvania’s Grid Stability

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Monday held a briefing to discuss grid reliability and infrastructure and provide an update on the future outlook of Pennsylvania power production, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to Hold Informational Briefing on Grid Reliability
April 27, 2023

PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to Hold Informational Briefing on Grid Reliability

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational briefing on Monday, May 1st, 2023, at 10AM to discuss grid reliability and infrastructure and the future outlook of Pennsylvania power production, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). Watch Live  [Read More]

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April 26, 2023

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]

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April 25, 2023

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]

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