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]
Committee News
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
April 22, 2022
** MEDIA ADVISORY** Senate Majority Policy Chair Announces Cambria County Crime and Public Safety Hearing
Senate Majority Policy Chair Mario Scavello (R-40) announced the Majority Policy Committee will hold a crime and public safety hearing on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Cambria County Courthouse in Courtroom 1 at 1:30 p.m. | Watch Live [Read More]
April 21, 2022
Luzerne County Mail-In Ballot Error, Open Primaries Examined in State Senate Hearing
An error that caused 300 voters’ mail-in ballots to be delayed and a bill that would allow independent voters to participate in primary elections were the subjects of a hearing of the Senate State Government Committee held today in Hazleton, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
April 21, 2022
Senate Majority Policy Chair Announces Statewide Hearings on Crime and Public Safety
Senate Majority Policy Chair Mario Scavello (R-40) today announced a series of hearings on the topic of crime and public safety that will begin next week in Cambria County and continue throughout the Commonwealth during the next few months. [Read More]