Korean Americans who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces would receive the same state veterans benefits as their U.S. counterparts under legislation unanimously approved today by the Senate, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
With pro-Hamas and anti-Israel encampments being set up at higher education institutions in Pennsylvania and across the United States, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today introduced legislation to suspend state funding for state-owned or -related colleges and universities in the commonwealth if they support antisemitism. [Read More]
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20) | Capitol Hunger Garden [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
