At the request of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will spotlight the growing concerns surrounding youth over-exposure to social media and the potential harms associated with excessive online engagement. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts received the unanimous support of the Senate of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Following unanimous passage in both chambers of the General Assembly, drone legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) is set for enactment. [Read More]
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Jordan Pine, founder, president and CEO, Greenlight Operation, hosted a state Capitol news conference today to reveal the key findings and policy implications contained in the first-ever, statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Survey. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to help Pennsylvania businesses transition to employee ownership and preserve jobs within commonwealth communities was approved by the Senate this week. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give local clubs greater flexibility to cover operating expenses while continuing to support charitable and community causes unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate today. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen protections against warrantless entry onto private property by Pennsylvania Game Commission personnel. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved Senate Bill 1311, known as Aimee’s Law, sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to establish a statewide animal abuser registry and help prevent convicted abusers from obtaining more animals. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a dangerous combination of both passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-5. [Read More]
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today. [Read More]
