May 2, 2024
Vogel, Kinkead Highlight Impacts of Capitol Hunger Garden as It Begins Its 14th Season
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20) | Capitol Hunger Garden [Read More]
News Releases
May 1, 2024
Senate OKs Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 832, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the commonwealth. [Read More]
May 1, 2024
Senate Committee Passes Stefano Bill Enabling Reduced Ratepayer Costs
To reduce ratepayers’ costs and offer public utilities flexibility, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32). [Read More]
May 1, 2024
Aument Set to Introduce Bill Limiting Access to Phones and Social Media in Schools
In response to the declining mental health and academic performance of Pennsylvania youth, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) will soon introduce legislation to limit students’ use of cellphones in schools through secure, lockable phone bags in which students would deposit their mobile devices until the end of the school day. [Read More]
April 30, 2024
Farry’s Bill Putting the Brakes on Street Racing Passes Senate
Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Frank Farry (R-6). [Read More]
April 30, 2024
Legislation to Support Long-Term Care Workforce Advances
Two bills sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to update training procedures and remove employment barriers so more people can join the long-term care workforce were approved by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
April 30, 2024
Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
The Senate Education Committee approved an innovative package of bills today designed to help more young people in Pennsylvania pursue post-secondary education and career training. [Read More]
April 30, 2024
Senate Committee Advances Phillips-Hill’s Legislation to Reduce Outdated Regulations on Landline Telephone Companies
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee approved legislation authored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would modernize the state’s Public Utility Code to reflect the changing landscape of landline telephone companies in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
April 29, 2024
Culver Introduces Resolution Recognizing “World Wish Day in Pennsylvania”
Today, a resolution sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (27-R) was introduced designating April 29th, 2024, as “World Wish Day in Pennsylvania.” World Wish Day is celebrated annually on April 29th and sponsored by the Make-A-Wish®. [Read More]
April 26, 2024
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Biden Administration’s Disastrous New Power Plant Emission Rules
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in reaction to new power plant emission rules imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency that will harm energy consumers and reduce grid reliability: [Read More]