In light of the unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will introduce a resolution urging Congress to take further action. [Read More]
Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) sent a letter to the Independent Fiscal Office last week requesting an audit of modeling used to justify Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
HARRISBURG — The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from officials with the departments of Transportation and Corrections. Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $45.7 billion budget that would increase spending by $4.5 billion. Based on projections, this will create a $1.3 billion deficit in the […] [Read More]
In an ongoing effort to protect Pennsylvanians against higher energy bills and job losses in the energy industry, Senate Republican leaders filed a request with the Commonwealth Court today to intervene in a lawsuit the Wolf Administration filed to force Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) announced their intent to introduce a resolution urging President Biden to restart the Keystone XL pipeline. [Read More]
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation to save taxpayer dollars and streamline government by consolidating elements of existing state agencies and offices. [Read More]
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from the state Treasurer and Auditor General. [Read More]
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday kicked off four weeks of public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) that would implement the decision of Pennsylvania voters to allow municipal-owned fire companies to participate in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Program received support from the General Assembly and moves to the governor for his signature. [Read More]
Republican leaders in the Senate cautioned Pennsylvanians that they would be on the hook to pay for Gov. Tom Wolf’s legacy if the recommendations outlined in today’s State Budget Address are implemented. [Read More]
