Senator Martin Highlights Progress in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
On the eve of International Childhood Cancer Day, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) highlighted advancements made in recent years to support families affected by pediatric cancer. [Read More]
Coleman Appointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been appointed to a state board responsible for reviewing Pennsylvania election law, practices and technology, and identifying needed improvements. [Read More]
PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser, Support Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
Three state Senators are working to honor the annual THON fundraiser led by Penn State students to support families affected by childhood cancer. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman Issues Statement on School Funding
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today issued the following statement after initial review of the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding: [Read More]
Strengthening cybersecurity, Phillips-Hill introduces TikTok ban on state devices, networks
Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced a measure today that would prohibit all state-owned devices from downloading and using TikTok. The application presents a high level of cybersecurity risk to the Commonwealth and its digital assets. [Read More]
Mastriano Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Overdevelopment and Foreign Takeover
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation, SB 288, to expand Pennsylvania’s successful Agriculture Conservation Easement Purchase Program. [Read More]
Philadelphia: Don’t Miss the Big Picture on LNG
Late last year, the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing in Philadelphia about the city’s critical role in boosting liquified natural gas exports – and the positive geopolitical and climate impacts that come along with it. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduced “SchoolWatch” Bill to Give Taxpayers Access to School Spending Data
State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduces legislation to provide taxpayers easier access to school spending data and increase the transparency of Pennsylvania’s taxpayer-funded schools. [Read More]
Brown Continues Work for Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Schools
A long-time advocate for accessible cardiac technology, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) has now introduced in the Senate legislation which she prime-sponsored also as a member of the House of Representatives. [Read More]
Mastriano and Gebhard Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Election Security with Constitutional Amendments
Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Chris Gebhard (R-48) today introduced legislation, Senate Bill 292, that would enable voters to decide through a ballot referendum if the state Constitution should be amended to include several new election security reforms. [Read More]