February 5, 2025
Adjutant General, Judges Confirmed by State Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed three district residents: two judges and the adjutant general yesterday, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) said. [Read More]
News Releases
February 5, 2025
Senate Approves Pennycuick Legislation Providing Military Benefits to Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam
Korean Americans who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces would receive the same state veterans benefits as their U.S. counterparts under legislation approved today by the Senate, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
February 5, 2025
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Proven Strategies, New Opportunities to Fight Blight
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Sunbury next week to review successful strategies to fight the spread of blighted, decaying buildings in communities large and small. [Read More]
February 4, 2025
Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Prevent New Electricity Tax
The state Senate approved legislation preventing a new electricity tax by repealing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
February 4, 2025
Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
February 3, 2025
Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act
A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected. [Read More]
February 3, 2025
Yaw: Bill to Exempt Lycoming County, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing Approved by Senate
The Senate approved legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
February 3, 2025
Yaw Measure to Establish Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania Approved by Senate
Legislation establishing an Independent Energy Office (IEO) in Pennsylvania was approved today by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
February 3, 2025
Mastriano Backs Brig. Gen. John Pippy to Serve as the Adjutant General
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously advanced the nomination of Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as the adjutant general of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
February 3, 2025
Senate Approves Langerholc Measure to Exempt Seven PA Counties, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement. [Read More]