Yaw: Commonwealth Refuses to Pay Millions in Municipal Stormwater Fees
January 26, 2022

Yaw: Commonwealth Refuses to Pay Millions in Municipal Stormwater Fees

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania routinely refuses to pay stormwater management fees owed on dozens of state-owned properties, leaving local taxpayers footing the bill to the tune of millions of dollars, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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January 26, 2022

Republican Leaders Highlight New Funding for Hospitals, Health Care Workers

Senate and House Republican leaders highlighted critical funding today that will be directed to hospitals and frontline health care workers who continue to keep Pennsylvanians safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.   [Read More]

Members of Senate and House leadership to discuss hospital and frontline health care worker funding legislation (HB 253)
January 25, 2022

Members of Senate and House leadership to discuss hospital and frontline health care worker funding legislation (HB 253)

Members of Senate and House leadership to discuss hospital and frontline health care worker funding legislation (HB 253) | January 26, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Capitol Rotunda, 2nd Floor | Watch Live   [Read More]

Ward: Senate Approves Bill Loosening Restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers
January 19, 2022

Ward: Senate Approves Bill Loosening Restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers

The Senate approved legislation Wednesday that Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) sponsored to loosen restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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January 19, 2022

Regan: Senate Education Committee Approves School Choice Expansion

The Senate Education Committee approved legislation Wednesday that will expand school choice for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, said Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York).   [Read More]

Senate advances bill to require timely notification to victims when data breach occurs within state agencies
January 19, 2022

Senate advances bill to require timely notification to victims when data breach occurs within state agencies

The Senate advanced a measure that will require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week.  [Read More]

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January 19, 2022

Senate advances legislation to prioritize state’s information technology efforts, strengthen cybersecurity

Legislation that would create the new “Office of Information Technology” and require cybersecurity best practices across state agencies received the approval of the Senate of Pennsylvania today, according to Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), who sponsored the measure. Listen   [Read More]

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January 19, 2022

Phillips-Hill’s proposal barring taxpayer dollars from paying ransomware approved by Senate

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved significant reforms as to how state and local governmental entities must address ransomware attacks moving forward, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). Listen  [Read More]

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January 19, 2022

Mastriano bill to provide free fishing licenses for disabled first responders passes the Senate

A bill drafted by Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) to provide free fishing licenses for disabled first responders unanimously passed the Senate today.   [Read More]

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January 19, 2022

Stefano Bill would enhance Pennsylvania’s EMS System

This week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to help facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state lines in the performance of their duties.   [Read More]

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