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March 4, 2022

Regan: Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Laws in Other States

The Senate Law and Justice Committee convened Monday to discuss the successes and failures of adult-use marijuana programs in other states as Chairman Mike Regan (R-31) continues drafting similar legislation for Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

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February 18, 2022

Langerholc Issues Statement on Increased Passenger Rail Service in Western Pennsylvania

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a statement regarding today’s announcement on the Commonwealth’s plans to invest in freight and passenger rail in Western Pennsylvania.    [Read More]

Department of State Refuses to Engage on Bipartisan Election Reform
February 15, 2022

Department of State Refuses to Engage on Bipartisan Election Reform

HARRISBURG – The Senate State Government Committee held a hearing today reviewing potential election reforms that could gain bipartisan support, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing.  The Department of State, once again, refused to participate, continuing a pattern that’s plagued several of Governor Wolf’s five different Secretaries of the Commonwealth. […]  [Read More]

Joint Hearing Receives Testimony About Chronic Wasting Disease
February 10, 2022

Joint Hearing Receives Testimony About Chronic Wasting Disease

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was held in Bedford, PA, on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.  [Read More]

Stefano: Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Moves Four Measures
February 7, 2022

Stefano: Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Moves Four Measures

Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee reported four bills to the full Senate, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman.  [Read More]

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February 7, 2022

Hearing on Adult-Use Cannabis Reflects on Law Enforcement Challenges

The Senate Law and Justice Committee on Monday heard from state and local officials, law enforcement and medical marijuana dispensaries about the impact regulating adult-use cannabis could have in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease
February 7, 2022

ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be held in Bedford, PA on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.  [Read More]

Media Advisory: Public Hearing Scheduled to Discuss Adult-Use Marijuana
February 4, 2022

Media Advisory: Public Hearing Scheduled to Discuss Adult-Use Marijuana

The Senate Law and Justice Committee will host a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building to discuss legalizing adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Langerholc Bill to Advance Highly Automated Vehicles Receives Bipartisan Support
January 26, 2022

Langerholc Bill to Advance Highly Automated Vehicles Receives Bipartisan Support

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, held a voting meeting today to consider Senate Bill 965 (Langerholc), which authorizes research institutions and companies to test and deploy Highly Automated Vehicles (HAV) in Pennsylvania.  The bill passed (12-2) with bipartisan support.  [Read More]

Senate Committee reviews Small Business Assistance Package
January 26, 2022

Senate Committee reviews Small Business Assistance Package

Chaired by State Senator John Yudichak (I-14), the Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee received testimony today from economic experts and entrepreneurs on a proposed Small Business Assistance Package.  [Read More]

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