Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, March 2
The Senate Appropriations Committee continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget Wednesday, reviewing spending requests by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection. [Read More]
Regan: Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Laws in Other States
The Senate Law and Justice Committee convened Monday to discuss the successes and failures of adult-use marijuana programs in other states as Chairman Mike Regan (R-31) continues drafting similar legislation for Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, March 1
The Senate Appropriations Committee continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from the Attorney General and officials with the Department of Community and Economic Development. [Read More]
Ward: Long-term Care Homes Face Medicaid Funding Crisis
Pennsylvania’s long-term care homes face a Medicaid funding crisis that threatens to reduce access for our neediest residents, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said Tuesday. [Read More]
Brooks plans accelerated nursing degree legislation
Senator Michele Brooks announced plans this past week to introduce legislation that will help address the unprecedented nurse workforce shortage in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Reestablishes Bipartisan Fire & EMS Caucus
A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania senators today announced the reformation of the Senate Fire & EMS (emergency medical services) Caucus to address issues and initiatives that support first responders across the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Mastriano introduces bill to increase access to COVID-19 Early Treatment Drugs
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation to ensure patients can easily access early treatment drugs following prescription from a licensed provider. [Read More]
Ward Calls for Legislative Action on Rare Disease Day
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) called for legislative action on Monday, Feb. 28 – a date recognized across the world as Rare Disease Day – to expand access to medical treatments for residents living with rare medical conditions. [Read More]
Argall Introduces Resolution Urging Congress to Take Further Action against Russia
In light of the unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will introduce a resolution urging Congress to take further action. [Read More]
Yaw, Yudichak Request Independent Review of Outdated RGGI Modeling
Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) sent a letter to the Independent Fiscal Office last week requesting an audit of modeling used to justify Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]