Bill to designate Diwali as an official PA holiday passes General Assembly
Legislation that would make Diwali an official holiday in Pennsylvania passed the state General Assembly today. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee
The state House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently approved legislation to encourage responsible solar development and protect landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Bills Supporting Emergency Responders
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), today advanced three bills that would support Pennsylvania’s emergency responders. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill Limiting Damages, Protecting Taxpayers
The Senate today passed Senate Bill 1300, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) which would reform the limitations on damages for catastrophic cases. [Read More]
Senate Leaders: Legislative Responsibility Must Be Preserved
A resolution to ensure transparency and uphold the balance of power between legislative branches of government was adopted by the Pennsylvania Senate today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Ward and Collett Bill Enabling Better Service at Long-Term Care Facilities Heads to the Governor’s Desk
The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, sending it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
Legislation to End Wasteful Spending at Vacant State Centers in White Haven, Hamburg, Polk Approved by Senate
Due to concerns about decades of bureaucratic inactivity and the waste of millions of taxpayer dollars at the state-owned White Haven Center, Hamburg Center, and Polk Center, the Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to move the issue forward by a bipartisan vote of 47-3. [Read More]
Brown Champions Midwifery Modernization Act During Midwifery Advocacy Day
In recognition of National Midwifery Week, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted a Midwifery Advocacy Day along with midwives, advocates and fellow legislators to raise awareness and celebrate the introduction of legislation aimed at modernizing midwifery practice across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Martin Applauds Credit Rating Upgrade, Underscores Importance of Protecting Rainy Day Fund
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) applauded today’s announcement that Moody’s Investor Services upgraded Pennsylvania’s credit rating to Aa2 based on the state’s strong budget reserves and prudent financial management. [Read More]
Dush Legislation Preserving Cash Entrance to School-Sponsored Activities Earns Senate Approval
Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to require schools to accept cash as payment for entry to all school-sponsored activities, including sporting events sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, was approved (47-1) by the Pennsylvania Senate on Monday. [Read More]