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December 9, 2025

Robinson Leads Effort to Protect Seasonal Workers from Unemployment Compensation Benefit Cuts

HARRISBURG — Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Chair of the Senate Labor & Industry Committee, today announced final passage of a bipartisan agreement that protects Pennsylvania’s seasonal workers from looming unemployment compensation (UC) benefit cuts, while also securing long-sought reforms to support victims of domestic violence and strengthen the integrity of the UC system. The measure, […]  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortages Advances
December 9, 2025

Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortages Advances

The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to help address Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce shortage today.  [Read More]

Unprecedented Spending at Governor’s Private Residence Prompts Intergovernmental Operations Committee to Issue Subpoenas
December 9, 2025

Unprecedented Spending at Governor’s Private Residence Prompts Intergovernmental Operations Committee to Issue Subpoenas

The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), today issued three subpoenas – two of which were related to the unprecedented expenditure of $1 million on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence.  [Read More]

Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use During School Day Passes Senate Education Committee
December 9, 2025

Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use During School Day Passes Senate Education Committee

The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vince Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) to require public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Rothman Bill to Ensure Bridge Repair Funding Efficiency
December 8, 2025

Senate Approves Rothman Bill to Ensure Bridge Repair Funding Efficiency

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects was approved by the state Senate today.  [Read More]

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December 1, 2025

Gebhard Calls for Stronger Response to Political Violence

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) called on Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate patterns of organized and targeted political violence toward Pennsylvanians in a letter today.  [Read More]

All Pennsylvanians Deserve a Robust Transportation Network
November 24, 2025

All Pennsylvanians Deserve a Robust Transportation Network

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today highlighting Senate Republicans’ support for a strong and robust transportation network across all regions of Pennsylvania:  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill Introduces Legislation to Protect Investment in Preserved Farmland
November 24, 2025

Phillips-Hill Introduces Legislation to Protect Investment in Preserved Farmland

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced legislation to ensure fair compensation when preserved farmland is acquired through eminent domain, protecting both taxpayer dollars and the integrity of Pennsylvania’s nationally recognized farmland preservation program.  [Read More]

Farry: New Law Will Protect Prescription Access for Seniors
November 24, 2025

Farry: New Law Will Protect Prescription Access for Seniors

Legislation to protect thousands of Pennsylvania seniors from losing access to life-sustaining prescription medications is set to become law following final passage by the Senate, according to Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Baker Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Almost Law
November 21, 2025

Baker Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Almost Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel is almost law.  [Read More]

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