Senate approves legislation to boost hospitality industry during summer months
June 7, 2022

Senate approves legislation to boost hospitality industry during summer months

Legislation sponsored by York County’s two state senators was unanimously approved by the Senate of Pennsylvania that would allow for amplified sound during certain hours at restaurants, bars, breweries, clubs and hotels.  [Read More]

Senator Corman Thanks Law Enforcement Agencies Supporting Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
June 7, 2022

Senator Corman Thanks Law Enforcement Agencies Supporting Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine

Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) formally recognized law enforcement agencies throughout the state today who donated protective equipment to humanitarian aid workers in Ukraine.  [Read More]

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June 6, 2022

Senate Approves Mastriano’s Poll Watcher Empowerment Act

The State Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would ensure poll watchers can properly safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s election process.  [Read More]

Ward: Senate Approves Frozen Dessert Law Update
June 6, 2022

Ward: Senate Approves Frozen Dessert Law Update

The Senate approved legislation today that rolls back a burdensome monthly testing requirement in the Frozen Dessert Law, Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announced.  [Read More]

Senate Committees Pass Gebhard Bills to Increase Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers and to Repurpose the Lieutenant Governor’s Mansion at Fort Indiantown Gap
June 6, 2022

Senate Committees Pass Gebhard Bills to Increase Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers and to Repurpose the Lieutenant Governor’s Mansion at Fort Indiantown Gap

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was voted out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today.  [Read More]

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June 6, 2022

Fairness in Women’s Sports News Conference Set for Tuesday, June 7

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 2 p.m. | Main Capitol Rotunda | Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill and Senator Judy Ward joined legislative colleagues and advocates to highlight Fairness in Women’s Sports legislation  [Read More]

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June 3, 2022

News Conference to highlight Fairness in Women’s Sports Legislation

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 2 p.m. | Main Capitol Rotunda | Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill and Senator Judy Ward will join legislative colleagues and advocates to highlight Fairness in Women’s Sports legislation  [Read More]

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June 2, 2022

Opening Ceremony of the PA Capitol Hunger Garden

PA Capitol Hunger Garden Caucus | Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 9 a.m.  [Read More]

Sen. Browne’s Illegal Dirt Bike and ATV Seizure and Disposal Bill Passes Key Committee Vote
May 25, 2022

Sen. Browne’s Illegal Dirt Bike and ATV Seizure and Disposal Bill Passes Key Committee Vote

Legislation aimed at providing law enforcement new tools to crackdown on the rampant illegal operation of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads cleared a key hurdle today (May 25) securing passage through the Senate Transportation Committee, according to Senator Pat Browne, the bill’s author.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Laughlin’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Legislation
May 25, 2022

Senate Committee Approves Laughlin’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Legislation

The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee has approved legislation, Senate Bill 643, that would amend Pennsylvania’s Local Option Small Games of Chance (SGOC) Act to allow club licensees to retain 50% of their proceeds from small games of chance while maintaining charitable donation requirements for the other 50%, said bill prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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