Senate Committee Hears Powerful Testimonies about Veteran Suicide Prevention
While many people may assume war-related trauma is responsible for most military veteran suicides, the stigma associated with seeking mental health care and civilian life crises often precipitate these tragedies. [Read More]
Public Hearing to Strengthen Guardianship Laws, Prevent Elder Abuse Examines Shortcomings in PA’s Process
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a joint public hearing with the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), on strengthening guardianship laws and preventing elder abuse in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Coleman Appointed to Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been appointed to the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39). [Read More]
Bartolotta and Martin Introduce Child Reunification Act
Free child identification kits could be made available to parents to help relocate missing children under legislation introduced today by Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Mastriano, Senate Committee to Host Hearing about Veteran Suicide
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), will hold a hearing Thursday, March 16, at 10 a.m., to hear from experts about issues related to military veteran suicide in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
School Finances Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) chaired a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today reviewing school budgeting and general fund balances. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Senate
A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing has been passed by the state Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Pennycuick Chairs Hearing Examining Government Cloud-Based Cybersecurity
The Senate Communications and Technology, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), brought together information technology experts Monday for a public hearing on securing cloud-based data held by state and local governments. [Read More]
Culver Appointed to Serve on Committee Responsible for Reviewing Governor’s Budget Proposal
The governor last week delivered his annual budget address and Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced she has been appointed to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will hold hearings and dig into the details of the governor’s plan during the next few weeks. [Read More]
Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), are hosting a public hearing tomorrow, March 14, at 11 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, on strengthening guardianship laws and preventing elder abuse. [Read More]