Senate Republican Leaders Issue Statement on Inauguration
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Eliminate Gas Tax Increase, Help Pennsylvanians at the Pump
Taking significant action to protect Pennsylvanians’ wallets, the Senate today approved a bill to stop the automatic gas tax increase for 2023, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Senate Passes Langerholc Measure to Cut the Gas Tax
The Senate of Pennsylvania passed legislation today sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, to stop the automatic gas tax increase implemented by Act 89 of 2013. [Read More]
Senate Sends Constitutional Amendments to the House
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of Senate Bill 1: [Read More]
Mastriano and Senate Committee Pass Legislation to help Veterans
In the first meeting of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee since Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) was appointed to serve as chairman, he and other members of the committee voted on Tuesday to advance two bills to benefit veterans and recognize strategic allies abroad. [Read More]
Sen. Coleman’s Senate Resolutions Honors Fallen Firefighters Zachary Paris and Marvin Gruber
The Senate today adopted two resolutions sponsored by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) honoring fallen New Tripoli firefighters Zachary Paris and Marvin Gruber. [Read More]
Senate Rules & Executive Nominations Committee Advances Senate Bill 1
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1: [Read More]
Regan Calls on Liquor Board Chairman to Halt 4% Price Increase at Wednesday’s Meeting
State Senate Law and Justice Committee Chairman Mike Regan (R-31, Cumberland and York counties) today sent a letter to Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) Chairman Tim Holden calling on him to refrain at a meeting on Wednesday from pushing through a last-minute, surprise 4% price increase on more than 3,000 popular wine and spirits products in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Protect the First Amendment, Recruit Firefighters
The Senate Education Committee met for its first voting meeting of the 2023-24 legislative session today, approving two bills unanimously, according to its new chairman, Senator Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Aument Bill to Limit Excessive Power of PA Governor Advances
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to restore the balance of power in state government was amended into Senate Bill 1, an omnibus constitutional amendment package, and passed by the Senate State Government Committee today. “My proposal would amend our constitution to ensure that Pennsylvanians have a say in how their government […] [Read More]