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Robinson’s Landmark Manufacturing Initiative Celebrated by Treasurer Garrity, Airport CEO Cassotis
September 3, 2024

Robinson’s Landmark Manufacturing Initiative Celebrated by Treasurer Garrity, Airport CEO Cassotis

Nearly 10% of all jobs in Pennsylvania are in the manufacturing sector, and this number could soon rise thanks to groundbreaking legislation spearheaded by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).  [Read More]

Yaw to Unveil Plans for Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund
August 28, 2024

Yaw to Unveil Plans for Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced he will soon introduce legislation to establish a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund. The Fund would provide low-interest grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of electric generation facilities.  [Read More]

PA On-Farm Conservation Efforts the Focus of Legislative Discussion During Ag Progress Days
August 14, 2024

PA On-Farm Conservation Efforts the Focus of Legislative Discussion During Ag Progress Days

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), majority chairs of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, lead discussions surrounding on-farm conservation efforts in Pennsylvania during an informational hearing held during this week’s Ag Progress Days hosted by Penn State University.  [Read More]

Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees to Focus on Farm Conservation Efforts in PA in Joint Hearing
August 12, 2024

Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees to Focus on Farm Conservation Efforts in PA in Joint Hearing

In conjunction with Penn State University’s Annual Ag Progress Days event, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), majority chairs of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees, will hold a joint informational hearing on Wednesday, August 14, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Red Barn Annex, 2710 West Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, 16865.  [Read More]

Pittman: No American Should Be Left Behind
August 2, 2024

Pittman: No American Should Be Left Behind

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the prisoner exchange this week between the United States and Russia:  [Read More]

Robinson Secures Funding for Western PA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force
July 29, 2024

Robinson Secures Funding for Western PA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), a new urban search and rescue task force will be created in western Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Argall: Pennsylvania Colleges Must Fight Campus Antisemitism
July 25, 2024

Argall: Pennsylvania Colleges Must Fight Campus Antisemitism

After hearing disturbing accounts of antisemitism on college campuses across Pennsylvania, state Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) called on college administrators to take stronger actions against the perpetrators of this hatred during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee.  [Read More]

Laughlin, Dush Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children
July 24, 2024

Laughlin, Dush Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today introduced legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in the current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation.  [Read More]

Martin, Yaw Applaud Increase in State Budget for Clean Streams Fund
July 22, 2024

Martin, Yaw Applaud Increase in State Budget for Clean Streams Fund

State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, applauded a $50 million annual recurring investment in the state’s Clean Streams Fund included in the 2024-25 state budget.  [Read More]

Laughlin, Langerholc Seek to Bring Back Flagship Niagara License Plate
July 19, 2024

Laughlin, Langerholc Seek to Bring Back Flagship Niagara License Plate

State Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will soon introduce legislation to bring back the Flagship Niagara license plate.  [Read More]

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