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Robinson Introduces Resolution for Veterans Suicide Awareness Month
September 5, 2025

Robinson Introduces Resolution for Veterans Suicide Awareness Month

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R–37), a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating September 2025 as Veterans Suicide Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Senate Resolution 141 sheds light on the silent struggles many veterans face and bolsters outreach efforts through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).  [Read More]

State Senators Announce SEPTA Express Trains Restored for Eagles Home Opener
September 3, 2025

State Senators Announce SEPTA Express Trains Restored for Eagles Home Opener

Senators Frank Farry (R-6), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Joe Picozzi (R-5) are pleased to announce that SEPTA’s special express trains will run for the Eagles home opener tomorrow night, September 4. SEPTA and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to secure a sponsorship deal with FanDuel to cover the costs.  [Read More]

Brown, Argall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Preapplication Meetings for Data Center Developments
September 2, 2025

Brown, Argall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Preapplication Meetings for Data Center Developments

Sens. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) and David G. Argall (R-29) circulated a co-sponsorship memo today regarding legislation that would require a pre-application meeting between developers and local officials before data center projects are formally submitted for municipal review.  [Read More]

Yaw, Argall Public Hearing Focused on Higher Education and PA Workforce Partnerships
September 2, 2025

Yaw, Argall Public Hearing Focused on Higher Education and PA Workforce Partnerships

WILLIAMSPORT – Strategies to strengthen partnerships between educators and workforce development organizations were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at Lycoming College. Legislators, educators, employers, leaders of labor and career development organizations, and students came together to discuss how […]  [Read More]

Senator Pennycuick Introduces Legislation to Address School Truancy
September 2, 2025

Senator Pennycuick Introduces Legislation to Address School Truancy

Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced Senate Bill 984 to address the alarming rise in school truancy and chronic absenteeism across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Calls on Governor Shapiro, PA Democrats to Stop Playing Politics on Transit
August 28, 2025

Senator Martin Calls on Governor Shapiro, PA Democrats to Stop Playing Politics on Transit

As lawmakers continue to work to finalize the state budget, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) today called on Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Democrats to stop playing politics on the mass transit issue.  [Read More]

Yaw, Miller Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
August 27, 2025

Yaw, Miller Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam

State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) recently introduced Senate Bill 980 which limits the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026.  [Read More]

Yaw, Argall to Host Public Hearing on Higher Education and Workforce Development
August 26, 2025

Yaw, Argall to Host Public Hearing on Higher Education and Workforce Development

The importance of collaborations between higher education institutions and workforce development initiatives will be explored at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. at Lycoming College’s Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall.  [Read More]

Joint Agriculture Committee Hearing Sheds Light on State of PA Livestock Industry, Says Vogel, Pashinski
August 14, 2025

Joint Agriculture Committee Hearing Sheds Light on State of PA Livestock Industry, Says Vogel, Pashinski

With Ag Progress Days underway, the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, led by Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), contributed to the festivities by hosting their annual joint informational hearing at the Red Barn Annex.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation
August 14, 2025

Pennsylvania Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation

A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2025 as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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