Pennycuick, Vogel Showcase Technological Innovation at Farm Show Town Hall with State Ag Secretary Redding
January 9, 2025

Pennycuick, Vogel Showcase Technological Innovation at Farm Show Town Hall with State Ag Secretary Redding

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee and Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47), Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee held a Town Hall on Wednesday, January 8, to highlight new innovation in Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties
January 6, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will kick off its slate of 2025 public hearings and workshops this week, reviewing new uses for three vacant state centers in Hamburg, White Haven, and Polk that have sat unused for many years, costing millions of taxpayer dollars.  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases
October 22, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), this week advanced legislation that would provide additional protection for domestic violence survivors and their companion animals.  [Read More]

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October 18, 2024

Senator Vogel Closing of the Capitol Hunger Garden

Senator Elder Vogel | Closing of the Capitol Hunger Garden  [Read More]

Brooks, Committee Advance Bill Addressing Oversight of Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions
October 11, 2024

Brooks, Committee Advance Bill Addressing Oversight of Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions

Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), amended House Bill 2344 this week to further provide oversight for hospital acquisitions and major consolidations.  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee
October 9, 2024

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee

The state House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently approved legislation to encourage responsible solar development and protect landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Bills Supporting Emergency Responders
October 8, 2024

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Bills Supporting Emergency Responders

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), today advanced three bills that would support Pennsylvania’s emergency responders.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Votes to Notify Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
October 7, 2024

Senate Education Committee Votes to Notify Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Parents would receive information detailing the warning signs of type 1 diabetes under legislation approved with bipartisan support by the Senate Education Committee today.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans
September 17, 2024

Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror.  [Read More]

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September 6, 2024

Senator Mastriano hosts Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide

In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, on Wednesday (September 4th), Senator Doug Mastriano, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, held a Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide at Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock (Adams County).   [Read More]

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