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PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
June 25, 2026

PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc (R-35).  [Read More]

Senate Passes Baker, Langerholc Bill to Preserve Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Cases
June 25, 2026

Senate Passes Baker, Langerholc Bill to Preserve Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Cases

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday announced the Senate’s approval of their legislation updating Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision. Under Pennsylvania law, second-degree murder — also known as felony murder — applies when a death occurs during the commission of certain felonies, even if the defendant did not directly cause the killing.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Pennycuick Bill to Further Improve Rape Kit Testing Backlog
June 25, 2026

Senate Passes Pennycuick Bill to Further Improve Rape Kit Testing Backlog

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to expedite the testing of rape kits.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Bartolotta Bill to Strengthen Amber Alert Response
June 25, 2026

Senate Passes Bartolotta Bill to Strengthen Amber Alert Response

The Senate this week passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that aids law enforcement's ability to respond more effectively during Amber Alerts and missing person investigations.  [Read More]

Sen. Pennycuick Legislation to Help Bring New Life-Saving Treatments and Devices to Market Quicker Passes Senate
June 24, 2026

Sen. Pennycuick Legislation to Help Bring New Life-Saving Treatments and Devices to Market Quicker Passes Senate

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1206 introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to help get new life-saving treatments and devices to market more quickly.  [Read More]

Senator Pennycuick Introduces Bill to Help Schools Implement Early Literacy Reforms
June 24, 2026

Senator Pennycuick Introduces Bill to Help Schools Implement Early Literacy Reforms

Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation to establish the Keystone Literacy Investment Act to provide upfront funding for early literacy implementation without requiring a new recurring General Fund appropriation.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions
June 23, 2026

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions

The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 730, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all healthcare settings.  [Read More]

Senate Unanimously Passes Langerholc Bill to Support Law Enforcement
June 23, 2026

Senate Unanimously Passes Langerholc Bill to Support Law Enforcement

The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to provide current and retired law enforcement with discounted hunting and fishing licenses.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Bill to Protect Family-Inherited Property Advances from Judiciary Committee
June 23, 2026

Bartolotta Bill to Protect Family-Inherited Property Advances from Judiciary Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to protect family-inherited property and preserve generational wealth advanced unanimously from the Senate Judiciary Committee today.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Culver, Pisciottano Bill to Update Charitable Audit Requirements
June 22, 2026

Senate Approves Culver, Pisciottano Bill to Update Charitable Audit Requirements

The Senate today approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45) to update charitable financial reporting requirements to better reflect the resources of nonprofits.  [Read More]

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