Coleman Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been reappointed to a state board that reviews Pennsylvania election law, practices and technology before identifying improvements. [Read More]
Brown Pushes for State Authority to Combat Drone Threats
In response to increasing reports of unexplained drone activity in Pennsylvania and neighboring New Jersey, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) has introduced a resolution urging the federal government to grant state governments the authority to respond to these threats. [Read More]
Aument Accepts New Role as State Director for United States Sen.-Elect Dave McCormick
PA Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) announced today that he has accepted the role of state director for U.S. Sen.-Elect Dave McCormick. Accordingly, he intends to officially resign from his position as Pennsylvania State Senator for the 36th senatorial district serving northern Lancaster County prior to Jan. 3, 2025. [Read More]
Argall Appointed Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee
State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has again been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) as chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Laughlin, Dush to Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced they will soon reintroduce legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation. [Read More]
Governor Must Consider All Taxpayers in Transportation Discussion
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s decision to flex $153 million of federal highway and bridge capital funds. [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Addresses SEPTA Funding in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward issued the following statement today on the status of mass transit in southeast Pennsylvania: [Read More]
Senate Republicans Spearheading PA Permitting Reforms
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today highlighted the important permitting reform work championed by Senate Republicans: [Read More]
Brooks Bill to Extend Lemon Law Protections for Motorcycles Awaits Governor’s Signature
The state Senate has approved legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that would extend Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law protections to include motorcycles, sending the bill to the governor’s desk for his signature. [Read More]
Bill Allowing Year-round Motorcycle Inspections Poised for Enactment, Bartolotta Says
egislation to allow year-round motorcycle safety inspections in Pennsylvania, championed by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-112), is set to become law after receiving unanimous Senate and House support. [Read More]