Pennycuick Measure Designates April as Purple Up! For Military Kids and Month of the Military Child
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) has introduced a resolution designating April 15, 2026, as “Purple Up! for Military Kids” Day and April, 2026 as Month of the Military Child in Pennsylvania. The measure is co-prime sponsored by every veteran in the state Senate. [Read More]
Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving
Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to northeast Philadelphia to hear about the dangers confronting his constituents and successful efforts already underway that have reduced crashes and fatalities. [Read More]
Senate Hearing April 13 on Dental Workforce Shortages
The public health impact of dental care shortages and strategies to grow the dental care workforce will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Monday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces 4th Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration
Pennsylvania State Senator and United States Army Combat Veteran Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) has announced her 4th annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration, an initiative honoring the service, sacrifice, and contributions of women who have served in the United States military. [Read More]
Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Introduce Legislation to Establish Statewide Licensure for Electrical Contractors and Electricians
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5), and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the introduction of legislation to establish statewide licensure requirements for electrical contractors and electricians, a move aimed at improving worker safety, ensuring quality workmanship, and protecting consumers. [Read More]
Yaw to Introduce Bill Protecting Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe
In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Advances Four Bills During Voting Meeting
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that the committee advanced four bills during its voting meeting held Monday, March 23, 2026. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bipartisan Proposal to Phase Out Toxic Additives in IV Bags and Other Medical Devices
The state Senate today passed legislation authored by Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would phase out, and ultimately ban, a toxic chemical additive found in most intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices. [Read More]
Senate Approves Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Improve Treatments for Cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease in Pennsylvania
Legislation to improve treatment access and outcomes for cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other serious conditions in Pennsylvania was unanimously passed by the state Senate, according to the bill’s sponsors Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]