Senate Finance Committee to hold Hearing on PA Film Tax Credits
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), has scheduled a public hearing in Pittsburgh to receive testimony on the successes and challenges facing Pennsylvania’s Film Tax Credit Program. [Read More]
Mensch Bill 749 passes in the Health and Human Services Committee
Senate Bill 749 sponsored by Senator Mensch passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee yesterday. [Read More]
Senate Aging & Youth Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Impacts on Children
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee convened a public hearing today to discuss the impact of adult-use marijuana legalization on children, Chairwoman Judy Ward (R-30) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Effort to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners
The state Senate approved a proposal today that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners as Part of Crime Victims Bill Package
The Senate has voted to approve a package of bills aiding crime victims with one of those bills, Senate Bill 1172, seeking to improve access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, said Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), prime sponsor of that legislation. [Read More]
Senate Passes Crime Victim Protection Package
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of four bills designed to assist crime victims by providing stronger protections, increasing support, and improving access to services, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Ryan Aument (R-36), Senator Kim Ward (R-39), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Langerholc Rural Co-Working Facility Grant Program Bill Passes Senate
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) announced today that legislation he sponsored to create a statewide grant program for Rural Co-Working & Innovation Centers (RCIC) passed the Senate. [Read More]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday, April 14 – Public Hearing on Housing Issues
The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2022, in Kittanning, Armstrong County, to collect testimony from local community members about housing issues, blight, deferred maintenance and land banks, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Martin: Senate Committee Takes Action to Prevent Welfare Fraud
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved two bills today that would prevent waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s public assistance programs, said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee Advances Bill to the Full Senate that Will Protect Pennsylvania Lottery Prizewinners’ Identities and other Personal Information
The Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee, (CERD) chaired by Senator John Yudichak (I-14), took action on Senate Bill 1163 today, advancing the bill to the full Senate for consideration. The legislation will have a profound impact on protecting Pennsylvania Lottery prizewinners’ identities and other personal information. [Read More]