October 5, 2023
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman Comments on Moving PA’s Primary Election
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding moving PA’s primary date: [Read More]
News Releases
October 4, 2023
Senate Approves Coleman Measure to Rename State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters
Two New Tripoli firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in December 2022 are one step closer to having a portion of state Route 143 in Lynn Township named in their honor, after the state Senate today approved a measure proposed by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16). [Read More]
October 4, 2023
Rothman Bill to Fund Local Bridge Projects Approved by Senate
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]
October 4, 2023
Pennycuick Measure Providing Free Credit Monitoring for Data Breach Victims Approved by Senate
The state Senate today approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to strengthen notification requirements for data breaches and provide affected citizens with free credit monitoring and a credit report. [Read More]
October 3, 2023
Pittman Calls House Passage of Tax Code Bill ‘Intriguing’
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding House passage of House Bill 1219: [Read More]
October 3, 2023
Senate Passes Resolution Urging D.C. to Avoid Worsening Housing Crisis
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a resolution today urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) to rescind its recent fee increases on borrowers with good credit, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28). [Read More]
October 3, 2023
Langerholc Bill to Provide New Career Paths for Individuals in Recovery Approved by Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would help individuals in recovery from substance use obtain and maintain meaningful employment. [Read More]
October 3, 2023
Senate committee approves Phillips-Hill’s measure keeping taxpayer dollars from paying ransomware
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed significant reforms today as to how state government entities must address ransomware attacks, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]
October 3, 2023
Mastriano to Host Operation Enduring Freedom Remembrance Ceremony Wednesday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will host a ceremony to remember and recognize the heroic sacrifices made by U.S. military men and women during Operation Enduring Freedom at an event on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at Soldier’s Grove behind the state Capitol, Harrisburg. [Read More]
October 3, 2023
Bill to Crack Down on Organized Retail Theft Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee
A bill to increase penalties on criminals who steal from retail stores was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the bill’s prime sponsor. [Read More]