Baker’s Bill Expanding Use of Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Approved by Senate Committee
April 2, 2025

Baker’s Bill Expanding Use of Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Approved by Senate Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor and chair of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Mastriano: Senate Committee Supports National Guard and Veterans Measures
April 1, 2025

Mastriano: Senate Committee Supports National Guard and Veterans Measures

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously reported five measures that support the Pennsylvania National Guard and honor Pennsylvania veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman.  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
April 1, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry

Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Mastriano’s VAEP Committee Approves Fire Priority Bills
March 27, 2025

Mastriano’s VAEP Committee Approves Fire Priority Bills

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee this week unanimously approved five measures aimed at supporting fire companies, those becoming firefighters, and first responders’ families, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman.  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Public Safety Legislation
March 25, 2025

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Public Safety Legislation

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), convened today to advance a series of bills aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system and addressing critical public safety concerns.  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners
March 24, 2025

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today addressing stream maintenance and offering better protections for landowners, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 19, 2025

Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee

Technological innovations to expand access to quality healthcare in rural areas of Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 18, 2025

Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee

Successful programs to connect veterans in Pittsburgh and beyond with health care and meaningful employment were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 12, 2025

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee

Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Veterans Workforce Programs
March 10, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Veterans Workforce Programs

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Glenfield next week at the invitation of Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to discuss strategies to connect Pennsylvania veterans with workforce initiatives and other services.  [Read More]

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