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PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities
July 23, 2026

PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate:  [Read More]

Senators Hail Court Ruling as Victory for PA Property Owners
July 22, 2026

Senators Hail Court Ruling as Victory for PA Property Owners

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Chairman Greg Rothman (R-34) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday in favor of the Punxsutawney Hunting Club and the Pitch Pine Hunting Club:  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed into Law
July 22, 2026

Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed into Law

Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for the cosmetology workforce has been signed into law by the governor, a major step in addressing Pennsylvania’s ongoing workforce shortages.  [Read More]

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July 22, 2026

State, Local Officials Call for PA House to Meet July 24 Deadline to Protect PA Communities

A group of state and local officials gathered in Lancaster today to call on the state House of Representatives to address sentencing guidelines for criminals convicted of second-degree murder when they reconvene this week.  [Read More]

Landmark Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Expanding Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution Now Law
July 20, 2026

Landmark Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Expanding Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution Now Law

Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was signed into law today.  [Read More]

Ward Bill to End CDL Mills Becomes Law
July 20, 2026

Ward Bill to End CDL Mills Becomes Law

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, announced today her legislation was signed into law to crack down on unlicensed commercial driver training schools, commonly referred to as "CDL mills.”  [Read More]

PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget
July 12, 2026

PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget

The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Set for Enactment
July 12, 2026

Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Set for Enactment

Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for cosmetology professionals across state lines is set to become law after being approved by the House of Representatives today.  [Read More]

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July 12, 2026

Senate Passes Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as Pennsylvania’s Official State Spirit

The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) with bipartisan support to designate rye whiskey as the official spirit of the commonwealth.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.
July 7, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Transportation Committee Chair Judy Ward (R-30) and Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) issued the following statement today:  [Read More]

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