DiSanto: Senate Committee Preserves CHIP Family Choice
May 24, 2022

DiSanto: Senate Committee Preserves CHIP Family Choice

Today the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved three bills which included approval of telehealth for outpatient psychiatric clinics, financial solvency regulation for insurance companies, and preserving options for CHIP families.  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
May 24, 2022

Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee reported out two bills during a voting meeting held Tuesday in the state Capitol, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

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May 24, 2022

Committee approves legislation to enhance outdoor options for restaurants, taverns, breweries

The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland), approved legislation that would allow restaurants, bars, taverns, breweries and hotels with outdoor seating to have music during certain hours.  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Bill Increasing Graduation Pathways Advances
May 24, 2022

Senator Martin’s Bill Increasing Graduation Pathways Advances

The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today that closes a scoring loophole for the Keystone Exams, Chairman Scott Martin (R-13) said.  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
May 23, 2022

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a voting meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, in Room 461, Main Capitol, to consider the following legislation:  [Read More]

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May 23, 2022

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Stefano to Host Working Animal Appreciation Day on May 24

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is hosting a Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol Complex.   [Read More]

Media Advisory –  Senate Panel Schedules Public Hearing at SEPTA on Safety and Sustainability
May 6, 2022

Media Advisory – Senate Panel Schedules Public Hearing at SEPTA on Safety and Sustainability

A public hearing will be held on Monday at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) headquarters to hear testimony on the safety and sustainability of public transportation.  [Read More]

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May 2, 2022

Senate Republicans’ Statewide Hearing Series on Combatting Rising Crime Continues in Lancaster County with a Focus on Human Trafficking

The Senate Majority Policy Committee today held the second in a series of hearings on crime and public safety, gathering at the East Hempfield Township Building in Lancaster County to get input from local police chiefs, prosecutors, human trafficking victim advocates, and key community groups.  [Read More]

MEDIA ADVISORY – Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair Announces Lancaster County  Crime and Public Safety Hearing
April 29, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY – Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair Announces Lancaster County Crime and Public Safety Hearing

Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair Mario Scavello (R-40) announced the Majority Policy Committee will hold the second in a series of statewide hearings on crime and public safety at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 2 at the East Hempfield Township Building.  [Read More]

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April 25, 2022

Senate Republicans Hold First of Series of Hearings on Combatting Rising Crime

With National Crime Victims’ Rights Week as the backdrop, the Senate Majority Policy Committee today kicked off a series of hearings on crime and public safety, gathering at the Cambria County Courthouse to get input from police, prosecutors, judges, and key community groups.   [Read More]

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