Senate Approves Pittman Resolution Recognizing March 28, 2025 as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in PA
To assist in getting out the message of drug use prevention to young people across the commonwealth, the state Senate has recognized March 28, 2025, as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), sponsor of a resolution creating the day. [Read More]
Mastriano’s VAEP Committee Approves Fire Priority Bills
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee this week unanimously approved five measures aimed at supporting fire companies, those becoming firefighters, and first responders’ families, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
Brooks Leads Effort to Strengthen Firefighter Support and Recruitment in Pennsylvania
A package of bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aiming to help boost the dwindling number of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania and strengthen emergency response was approved by Senate committees this week. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance
The state Senate today approved two bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measures. [Read More]
Senate Approves Resolution Calling for End of Twice-Yearly Time Changes
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a resolution today calling on the U.S. Congress to end the outdated practice of changing the clocks twice a year, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Gebhard Bill to Protect Users of Virtual Currency Passes Senate
Sen. Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill to protect users of virtual currency by requiring its transmission to be treated similarly to money transmission under the Money Transmitter Act (MTA) was approved unanimously today by the Senate. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Santarsiero Unveil Bill to Help Families of First Responders Who Die by Suicide
Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) introduced legislation to provide emergency and law enforcement personnel with post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI)-related death benefits. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Support Small Businesses Through Sales Tax Relief
Legislation to provide meaningful tax relief for Pennsylvania’s small businesses by restoring the Sales and Use Tax Vendor Discount was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Baker’s School Bus Safety Bill Passes Transportation Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance a critical piece of legislation introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen school bus safety laws and better protect children. [Read More]
Ward’s Save Women’s Sports Act Advances from Education Committee
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today that the Senate Education Committee has approved legislation to ensure athletic teams in public educational institutions are designated based on biological sex, thereby preserving fairness and opportunities for female athletes. [Read More]