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August 9, 2022

PA Chamber, Business Leaders Applaud State Lawmakers, Wolf Administration for Improving PA’s Competitiveness With Bipartisan Tax Reform Package

The PA Chamber welcomed members of the Lancaster state legislative delegation, representatives from the Wolf administration and state and local business leaders today for a business roundtable and press conference at the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce that focused on how Pennsylvania’s recently enacted state tax reform package will improve Pennsylvania’s competitiveness and chart a new course for the Commonwealth’s economy.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA Supreme Court Ruling, Act 77
August 2, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA Supreme Court Ruling, Act 77

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today offered the following statement regarding the PA Supreme Court ruling on Act 77.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Caucus Files Intervention on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106
August 1, 2022

Senate Republican Caucus Files Intervention on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today offered the following statement regarding the Senate Republican Caucus’ decision to file an intervention to join Gov. Wolf’s lawsuit against the General Assembly.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Issue Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106
July 28, 2022

Senate Republican Leaders Issue Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106

Senate Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) and Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (S-39) today offered the following statement regarding Gov. Wolf’s decision to file a lawsuit against SB 106.  [Read More]

Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding to be celebrated at Scranton Police Department Headquarters
July 25, 2022

Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding to be celebrated at Scranton Police Department Headquarters

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon), State Senator Lisa Baker (R Luzerne/Wyoming/Susquehanna/Wayne/Pike), State Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe), Scranton Police Chief Thomas Carroll, Don Williams (President, Voices of JOE) and Mary Wilding (mother of Officer John Wilding).   [Read More]

Mastriano and Robinson Bill to Fund Law Enforcement Enacted into Law as Part of Pennsylvania Budget
July 22, 2022

Mastriano and Robinson Bill to Fund Law Enforcement Enacted into Law as Part of Pennsylvania Budget

The Pennsylvania 2022-23 budget invested $135 million into a brand-new law enforcement grant recovery program designed to help agencies protect neighborhoods from violent crime and drugs, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33).  [Read More]

Virtual Event Sen. Yaw, Sen. Martin to Join EPA, PA Farm Bureau & Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss How New Clean Streams Fund & Fertilizer Bill Will Benefit Farmers, PA’s Waters, Chesapeake Bay
July 12, 2022

Virtual Event Sen. Yaw, Sen. Martin to Join EPA, PA Farm Bureau & Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss How New Clean Streams Fund & Fertilizer Bill Will Benefit Farmers, PA’s Waters, Chesapeake Bay

The recently approved Pennsylvania budget is a historic win for the state’s waterways and environment.  Pennsylvania lawmakers approved spending $220 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create a new Clean Streams Fund, much of which will provide financial support to Pennsylvania farmers.  The Fund will also help Pennsylvania gain momentum in meeting its goals for reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.   [Read More]

Phillips-Hill’s effort to allow liquor license holders to have outdoor amplified sound becomes law
July 12, 2022

Phillips-Hill’s effort to allow liquor license holders to have outdoor amplified sound becomes law

A measure championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that was signed into law this week gives restaurants, bars, breweries, hotels and clubs more outdoor options for guests.  [Read More]

Stefano’s Bill Improving Access to Life-Saving Care Signed into Law
July 12, 2022

Stefano’s Bill Improving Access to Life-Saving Care Signed into Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to improve Pennsylvanians’ access to critical, life-saving care was signed into law. Senate Bill 861, now Act 45 of 2022, facilitates the day-to-day movement of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel across state lines in the performance of their duties.  [Read More]

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Signed Into Law
July 12, 2022

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Signed Into Law

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards has been signed into law. “Developed areas, and the turf associated with them, are a growing source of nutrient pollution to our waters,” Yaw said. “These standards, which are consistent with standards enacted in neighboring states, […]  [Read More]

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