Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) establishing a statewide licensing system for electrical contractors and electricians has been signed into law. [Read More]
The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to better understand how reimbursement rates and nursing workforce shortages affect access to essential home care for Pennsylvanians who rely on skilled nursing services. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to examine the financial burdens victims of vehicle-related crimes face was approved by the Senate last week. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to give emergency medical services (EMS) providers greater flexibility in transporting patients to appropriate receiving facilities was unanimously approved by the Senate. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen school bus safety is now law. [Read More]
HARRISBURG — A resolution sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to examine the financial impact of outdated regulatory burdens on healthcare was approved by the Senate and will now be implemented. Senate Resolution 397 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee — a bipartisan research and oversight committee of the General Assembly — to examine […] [Read More]
A new law will put strict limits on procurement contracts to safeguard taxpayers in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), who authored the measure. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) to help address a shortage of qualified instructors who train emergency responders across the state is now law. [Read More]
A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). The language was included in Senate Bill 804, legislation to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to establish a statewide Older Adult Abuse Registry and strengthen penalties for crimes against care-dependent people has passed the Senate and now advances to the House of Representatives. [Read More]
