Senate Committee Advances Bill to Rein in Use of “Acting Secretaries”
March 25, 2025

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Rein in Use of “Acting Secretaries”

Legislation to restore constitutional integrity and transparency in executive branch appointments has been approved by the Senate State Government Committee, according to the measure’s sponsors Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and Cris Dush (R-25).  [Read More]

Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances
March 24, 2025

Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances

Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to reduce excessive fees imposed on private property owners maintaining shoreline protection structures along Lake Erie has been voted out of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee unanimously.  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners
March 24, 2025

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today addressing stream maintenance and offering better protections for landowners, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Mastriano Introduces Resolution Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
March 20, 2025

Mastriano Introduces Resolution Honoring Vietnam War Veterans

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced a resolution to honor the sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans by recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Report Details Successes, Potential Improvements to PA School Safety Programs
March 20, 2025

Report Details Successes, Potential Improvements to PA School Safety Programs

The non-partisan Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) issued a comprehensive report this week that details the progress Pennsylvania has made on school safety issues since the establishment of Act 44 of 2018.  [Read More]

Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options
March 20, 2025

Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has reintroduced legislation ensuring Pennsylvania residents have options when it comes to fuel availability.  [Read More]

Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 19, 2025

Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee

Technological innovations to expand access to quality healthcare in rural areas of Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 18, 2025

Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee

Successful programs to connect veterans in Pittsburgh and beyond with health care and meaningful employment were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Robinson Designates March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month in PA
March 18, 2025

Robinson Designates March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month in PA

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) recently introduced Senate Resolution 41 designating March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month in Pennsylvania. He was joined by fellow co-chairs of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, Sen. Timothy Kearney (D-26) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22).  [Read More]

Mastriano Introduces the Creation of Law in Our Schools Act
March 14, 2025

Mastriano Introduces the Creation of Law in Our Schools Act

To restore historical knowledge, promote civic responsibility and preserve our heritage, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has introduced the Creation of Law in Our Schools Act.  [Read More]

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