Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses
July 2, 2024

Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that the Senate Education Committee will convene a public hearing about the impact of rising antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The hearing will be held in the State Capitol on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building.  [Read More]

PA Legislators Announce Relaunch of Bipartisan,  Bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus
July 1, 2024

PA Legislators Announce Relaunch of Bipartisan, Bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus

Pennsylvania state Sens. John Kane (D-9) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and state Reps. Robert Matzie (D-16) and Tom Mehaffie (R-106) today announced the relaunch of the Nuclear Energy Caucus.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Military Promotions
June 27, 2024

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Military Promotions

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Wednesday advanced the nominations of nine Pennsylvania National Guard officers designated for promotion.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Military, Veterans and HazMat Measures
June 13, 2024

Senate Committee Advances Military, Veterans and HazMat Measures

On Tuesday, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved three measures important to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania veterans, and another in support of local HazMat providers, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the committee.  [Read More]

Stefano Bills on Nursing Accreditation, Utility Stakeholder Groups, Pass Senate Committee
June 12, 2024

Stefano Bills on Nursing Accreditation, Utility Stakeholder Groups, Pass Senate Committee

In a meeting today, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee voted in favor of two bills sponsored by committee chairman, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32).  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights
June 12, 2024

Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights

Legislation to gather information about the conditions of schools to determine how much funding is needed for repairs was approved by the Senate Education Committee today.  [Read More]

Robinson Bill Creating Paid Family Leave Program Passes Senate Committee
June 11, 2024

Robinson Bill Creating Paid Family Leave Program Passes Senate Committee

Legislation to establish a state-paid family leave program was approved by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today, according to the committee chair and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Approved Bills Focused on Protecting Pennsylvanians
June 4, 2024

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Approved Bills Focused on Protecting Pennsylvanians

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced six bills today focused on protecting Pennsylvanians, according to the committee’s chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program
June 4, 2024

Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program

A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes.  [Read More]

Scholarship Bill Wins Bipartisan Support in Senate Education Committee
May 7, 2024

Scholarship Bill Wins Bipartisan Support in Senate Education Committee

The Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation today to provide more educational options to children in low-performing public schools, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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