State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced he will soon introduce legislation focused on enhancing the safety and well-being of seniors in their homes. This essential legislation aims to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens by promoting the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Program. [Read More]
With some incarcerated veterans suffering from service-related, trauma-based conditions, the state Senate Wednesday approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) calling for a state commission to study if they’re receiving adequate treatment. [Read More]
Today, the Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would reauthorize the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for Pennsylvania’s 1,829 fire companies and 1,259 emergency medical service (EMS) agencies. [Read More]
The state Senate today approved two bills introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would strengthen Pennsylvania laws related to child pornography and child sexual abuse. [Read More]
The Senate today unanimously approved legislation, Senate Bill 1236, that would codify Pennsylvania case law to establish more certainty for homeowners, landlords and law enforcement who encounter squatters, announced bill sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to extend the life and reform the structure of a state board responsible for policy analysis and data oversight related to weather maps, real estate listings, traffic and accident data, emergency responses and other geospatial information. [Read More]
The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to make Pennsylvanians more attractive to employers and improve workforce development programs. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8) to give students the best chance of success through a strong, evidence-based reading program received Senate support today by a vote of 48-1. [Read More]
Tens of thousands of students would have more opportunities to pursue affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs under a package of bills approved with bipartisan support by the Pennsylvania Senate this week. [Read More]
The state Senate today passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would exempt 100% of disabled veterans’ benefit payments from income calculations for any commonwealth programs or benefits. [Read More]
