Langerholc, Pittman and Yaw to Introduce Resolution Urging President Biden to Restart the Keystone XL Pipeline
February 25, 2022

Langerholc, Pittman and Yaw to Introduce Resolution Urging President Biden to Restart the Keystone XL Pipeline

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) announced their intent to introduce a resolution urging President Biden to restart the Keystone XL pipeline.  [Read More]

Mastriano introduces bills to streamline and improve State Government
February 25, 2022

Mastriano introduces bills to streamline and improve State Government

Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation to save taxpayer dollars and streamline government by consolidating elements of existing state agencies and offices.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, Feb. 23
February 24, 2022

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, Feb. 23

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from the state Treasurer and Auditor General.  [Read More]

Key Points from PA Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, Feb. 22
February 23, 2022

Key Points from PA Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, Feb. 22

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday kicked off four weeks of public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget.  [Read More]

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February 9, 2022

Stefano Bill Awarding $25 Million to First Responders Passes General Assembly

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) that would implement the decision of Pennsylvania voters to allow municipal-owned fire companies to participate in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Program received support from the General Assembly and moves to the governor for his signature.   [Read More]

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February 8, 2022

Senate Republican Leaders: Governor’s Budget Less About Pennsylvania, More About Legacy

Republican leaders in the Senate cautioned Pennsylvanians that they would be on the hook to pay for Gov. Tom Wolf’s legacy if the recommendations outlined in today’s State Budget Address are implemented.   [Read More]

** MEDIA ADVISORY** Senate Republican Leaders to Discuss Governor’s Budget Address
February 8, 2022

** MEDIA ADVISORY** Senate Republican Leaders to Discuss Governor’s Budget Address

Senate Republican Leaders including: Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Centre/Mifflin/Huntingdon/Juniata), Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland), and Senate Appropriations Chairman Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, immediately following Governor’s Budget Address at the Lt. Governor’s balcony between the House and Senate Chambers, Pennsylvania State Capitol  Watch Live  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Respond to the Governor’s Budget Address
February 7, 2022

Senate Republican Leaders Respond to the Governor’s Budget Address

Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne | Watch Live  [Read More]

Senate Passes Ward Legislation Streamlining COVID-19 Death Reporting Rules
February 7, 2022

Senate Passes Ward Legislation Streamlining COVID-19 Death Reporting Rules

The Senate approved legislation today that will clarify COVID-19 death reporting rules statewide, said prime bill sponsor Sen. Judy Ward (R-30).  [Read More]

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February 7, 2022

Senate Passes Ward Legislation Updating Notary Signature Rules

The Senate approved legislation today that modernizes signature rules for notary publics, Sen. Judy Ward announced (R-30).   [Read More]

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