Martin: Bill Refining Student Athletes’ Contract Obligations Heads to Governor
October 28, 2022

Martin: Bill Refining Student Athletes’ Contract Obligations Heads to Governor

A bill refining an existing law that allows the compensation of student athletes for the use of their name, image or likeness (NIL) was sent to the Governor’s desk earlier this week, said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senator Mensch’s Charitable Gift Annuities Legislation Advances out of the House, Heads to Gov. Wolf for Enactment
October 28, 2022

Senator Mensch’s Charitable Gift Annuities Legislation Advances out of the House, Heads to Gov. Wolf for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) advanced out of the House this week (Oct. 26). Senate Bill 731 would provide protections for annuitants who are donors to a charity that provides for Charitable Gift Annuities.  [Read More]

Mensch Bill to Increase Opportunities for Valley Forge Military Academy and College Cadets Advances out of House and to Gov. for Enactment
October 27, 2022

Mensch Bill to Increase Opportunities for Valley Forge Military Academy and College Cadets Advances out of House and to Gov. for Enactment

The House this week (Oct. 26) approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) to provide a pathway for Valley Forge Military Academy and College cadets to commission early into the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an U.S. Officer in the Army.  [Read More]

Stefano Resolution to Bring Hope by Ringing Bells Receives Senate Support
October 27, 2022

Stefano Resolution to Bring Hope by Ringing Bells Receives Senate Support

In response to a request made by a resident of the 32nd District, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) sponsored Senate Resolution 365, which recognizes three days annually to ring bells as a sign of thanks, praise and unity.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania State Senate Passes Important Increase of the Cap of the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit
October 27, 2022

Pennsylvania State Senate Passes Important Increase of the Cap of the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) and State Senator Lisa Baker (Luzerne/Wyoming/Susquehanna/Wayne/Pike) announced today that new jobs and more investment will be coming to northeastern Pennsylvania after the Senate voted to create and expand tax credit programs to support targeted investments in key industries.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Ease Antlerless Deer Hunting License Sales
October 27, 2022

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Ease Antlerless Deer Hunting License Sales

The state House of Representatives has approved Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation, Senate Bill 431, seeking to make it easier for hunters to obtain antlerless deer hunting licenses.  [Read More]

** Statement** Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA EDGE Tax Credit Program
October 26, 2022

** Statement** Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA EDGE Tax Credit Program

Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) today offered the following statement regarding passage of the HB 1059 – The Economic Development for Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credit program.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Measures to Support Police and Crime Victims
October 26, 2022

Senate Approves Measures to Support Police and Crime Victims

Taking further action to stem the rise in violent crime in Pennsylvania, the Senate this week passed several measures to support law enforcement and crime victims.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Create New Tax Credit Programs to Bring Jobs and Investment to PA
October 26, 2022

Senate Votes to Create New Tax Credit Programs to Bring Jobs and Investment to PA

New jobs and more investment could be coming to Pennsylvania after the Senate voted today to create and expand tax credit programs to support targeted investments in key industries.  [Read More]

Fire & EMS Package Advanced by Stefano
October 26, 2022

Fire & EMS Package Advanced by Stefano

HARRISBURG – Today, the Senate passed a measure that would provide essential funding and support for Pennsylvania’s fire and emergency medical services (EMS) community, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. With an amendment offered by Senator Stefano, House Bill 397 would:         […]  [Read More]

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