Reshaping Pennsylvania’s Economy: Senate, House Policy Committees Examine Innovations in AI
Academics, employers, and state legislators gathered in Pittsburgh today at the invitation of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) for a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), and the House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David Rowe (R-85), about the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape and grow Pennsylvania’s economy. [Read More]
Protecting Vulnerable Children: Senate Majority Policy Committee Examines Do No Harm Act
State legislators, medical professionals, and advocates discussed the potential lifelong harm caused by allowing minors to undergo gender transitioning operations during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Robinson Fights for Pension Fairness for Surviving Spouses of Firefighters
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) recently introduced legislation addressing a loophole in the pension of Pittsburgh firefighters. [Read More]
Yaw Introduces Bill to Support Small Businesses and Veterans’ Organizations
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has reintroduced a bill to support small businesses and veterans’ organizations who rely on skill games and protect them from devastating higher taxes. [Read More]
Picozzi Named Vice Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee
Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) was appointed by President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as the vice chair of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee, congratulated him on this appointment. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Do No Harm Act
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Altoona next week at the invitation of Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) to discuss the Do No Harm Act, legislation which would prohibit minors from receiving irreversible gender transitioning procedures. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Bill Making Good Friday a State Holiday
In recognition of history and Pennsylvania’s spiritual convictions, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced legislation to officially recognize Good Friday as a state holiday. [Read More]
Langerholc to Introduce Legislation to Modernize Motivational Boot Camp Statute, Save Quehanna
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) announced today his intent to introduce legislation to modernize the statutory framework of the motivational boot camp program within the Department of Corrections at the Quehanna Boot Camp, while exploring cost savings as well as potential revenue generation. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Mastriano Bills Helping Small Businesses
The Senate Finance Committee passed two bills sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) this week to benefit Pennsylvania’s small businesses. [Read More]
Martin, Yaw Recognized for Ag Conservation Leadership
State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) were recognized by the Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Assistance Training for their leadership in conservation efforts at Wednesday’s ACAP Ag Conservation Conference in Harrisburg. [Read More]