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House Approves Culver Bill to Protect Domestic Animals as Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Quarantines Cattle to Prevent Avian Flu Spread
April 16, 2024

House Approves Culver Bill to Protect Domestic Animals as Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Quarantines Cattle to Prevent Avian Flu Spread

Today, the state House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to help protect domestic animals and the food supply against dangerous transmissible diseases. This passage happens as a rise in reported avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle has been seen in several states across the nation.  [Read More]

Stefano Bill to Adjust Outdated Diesel Oil Requirement Now Law
April 16, 2024

Stefano Bill to Adjust Outdated Diesel Oil Requirement Now Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to adjust the outdated requirement for a qualified mechanic to perform an oil change every 100 hours on all diesel-powered equipment used by mining companies was signed into law yesterday.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Protect Kids, Conserve Emergency Response Resources
April 10, 2024

Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Protect Kids, Conserve Emergency Response Resources

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to introduce felony criminal penalties for falsely reporting threats at school entities and institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania passed the Senate today.  [Read More]

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April 10, 2024

Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers

Students in Pennsylvania would have access to more affordable post-secondary education options leading to quality careers in the state under a plan announced today by Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Senate Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument (R-Lancaster), Senate Education Committee Chair David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Measure Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Violating State Law
April 10, 2024

Senate Approves Measure Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Violating State Law

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation, Senate Bill 1127, that would require prosecutors across the state to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whenever illegal migrants are charged with violating state law, according to bill sponsors Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35).  [Read More]

Robinson’s Bill to Propel Pennsylvania’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Passed by Senate
April 10, 2024

Robinson’s Bill to Propel Pennsylvania’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Passed by Senate

Legislation that would boost economic development, attract high-technology industries and incentivize private investment was approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37), chair of the Senate’s Labor and Industry Committee.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill to Improve Workforce Development Programs
April 10, 2024

Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill to Improve Workforce Development Programs

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to make Pennsylvanians more attractive to employers and improve workforce development programs passed the Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously today.  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate
April 10, 2024

Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate

Legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure was approved yesterday by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Robinson: Senate Passes Bail Bill to Protect Communities from Fentanyl and Dangerous Offenders
April 9, 2024

Robinson: Senate Passes Bail Bill to Protect Communities from Fentanyl and Dangerous Offenders

The Senate passed legislation today with bipartisan support to strengthen the bail determination process for dangerous individuals, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).  [Read More]

Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam
April 9, 2024

Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam

The chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), warn of a new phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.  [Read More]

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