Argall Bill to Update Governor, Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedures Approved in Committee
June 24, 2025

Argall Bill to Update Governor, Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedures Approved in Committee

A bill to update the procedures that ensure the continuity of Pennsylvania’s state government if a governor or lieutenant governor is unable to perform their duties was approved with unanimous support by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Authorize Drone Collaboration
June 23, 2025

Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Authorize Drone Collaboration

The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) authorizing the Commonwealth to enter into interstate agreements for drone research and deployment.  [Read More]

Farry’s Commuter Tax Fairness Act to Protect Local Taxpayers Passes Senate
June 23, 2025

Farry’s Commuter Tax Fairness Act to Protect Local Taxpayers Passes Senate

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to protect Philadelphia’s suburban communities from unfair tax burdens and ensure local tax dollars stay where they belong.  [Read More]

Keefer Introduces Fluoride Choice Act to Protect Public Health and Individual Rights
June 23, 2025

Keefer Introduces Fluoride Choice Act to Protect Public Health and Individual Rights

In light of growing concerns about the safety and necessity of water fluoridation, Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) has introduced the Fluoride Choice Act, legislation aimed at ending the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Public Hearing: New Rural Dental School Needed in Tamaqua
June 18, 2025

Senate Public Hearing: New Rural Dental School Needed in Tamaqua

A severe dental care crisis in rural Pennsylvania is causing life-threatening health issues, according to testimony from a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. The committee reviewed many different strategies to encourage more dentists and other professionals to practice in small towns, cities, and townships, including Temple University’s proposed rural dental school in Tamaqua, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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June 18, 2025

Coleman Bills Improve Government Transparency and Accountability

Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has introduced two bills that will enhance transparency and accountability in government by improving policies for maintaining public records.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Continues National Leadership on Breast Cancer Screening with Advancement of Senate Bill 88
June 16, 2025

Pennsylvania Continues National Leadership on Breast Cancer Screening with Advancement of Senate Bill 88

Building on Pennsylvania’s landmark law that provides no-cost breast cancer screenings for high-risk individuals, Senate Bill 88, co-prime sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), was unanimously advanced by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. This legislation expands coverage for diagnostic screenings, ensuring that individuals who find an abnormality on a supplemental screening—under Act 1 of 2023, which Pennycuick also co-prime sponsored—can receive a diagnostic screening at no cost. Additionally, SB 88 broadens the range of supplemental screenings available to Pennsylvanians.  [Read More]

Senator Pennycuick Hosts Capitol Ceremony Honoring Women Veterans
June 13, 2025

Senator Pennycuick Hosts Capitol Ceremony Honoring Women Veterans

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) hosted a special ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, June 10, to honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of women veterans from across the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Senate Bill 719 Passes Pennsylvania Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support
June 11, 2025

Senate Bill 719 Passes Pennsylvania Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support

Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and prime sponsor of Senate Bill 719, today announced the successful passage of the legislation in the Pennsylvania Senate, marking a critical step toward addressing the Commonwealth’s certified public accountant (CPA) shortage.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Brooks’ Resolution Urging Return of Whole and 2% Milk in Schools
June 11, 2025

Senate Passes Brooks’ Resolution Urging Return of Whole and 2% Milk in Schools

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the unanimous Senate adoption of Senate Resolution 119, a bipartisan measure she sponsored urging Congress and federal agencies to restore whole and 2% milk to school cafeterias across Pennsylvania and the nation.  [Read More]

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