Senate Republican Leaders: Governor’s Budget Less About Pennsylvania, More About Legacy
Republican leaders in the Senate cautioned Pennsylvanians that they would be on the hook to pay for Gov. Tom Wolf’s legacy if the recommendations outlined in today’s State Budget Address are implemented. [Read More]
** MEDIA ADVISORY** Senate Republican Leaders to Discuss Governor’s Budget Address
Senate Republican Leaders including: Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Centre/Mifflin/Huntingdon/Juniata), Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland), and Senate Appropriations Chairman Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, immediately following Governor’s Budget Address at the Lt. Governor’s balcony between the House and Senate Chambers, Pennsylvania State Capitol Watch Live [Read More]
Stefano: Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Moves Four Measures
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee reported four bills to the full Senate, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Respond to the Governor’s Budget Address
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne | Watch Live [Read More]
Senate Passes Ward Legislation Streamlining COVID-19 Death Reporting Rules
The Senate approved legislation today that will clarify COVID-19 death reporting rules statewide, said prime bill sponsor Sen. Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Senate Passes Ward Legislation Updating Notary Signature Rules
The Senate approved legislation today that modernizes signature rules for notary publics, Sen. Judy Ward announced (R-30). [Read More]
Hearing on Adult-Use Cannabis Reflects on Law Enforcement Challenges
The Senate Law and Justice Committee on Monday heard from state and local officials, law enforcement and medical marijuana dispensaries about the impact regulating adult-use cannabis could have in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Gebhard Bill to Support Fort Indiantown Gap Receives Committee Support
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to allow the state’s Armory Board to advise on more issues pertaining to Pennsylvania’s National Guard received unanimous support today from the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
Committee Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation
Legislation seeking to ensure low-speed scooters are properly regulated within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code was reported to the full Senate out of the Senate Transportation Committee, according to the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 892, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49. [Read More]
ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease
A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be held in Bedford, PA on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47. [Read More]