State, Local Officials Call for PA House to Meet July 24 Deadline to Protect PA Communities
A group of state and local officials gathered in Lancaster today to call on the state House of Representatives to address sentencing guidelines for criminals convicted of second-degree murder when they reconvene this week. [Read More]
Landmark Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Expanding Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution Now Law
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was signed into law today. [Read More]
Ward Bill to End CDL Mills Becomes Law
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, announced today her legislation was signed into law to crack down on unlicensed commercial driver training schools, commonly referred to as “CDL mills.” [Read More]
PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget
The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Set for Enactment
Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for cosmetology professionals across state lines is set to become law after being approved by the House of Representatives today. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as Pennsylvania’s Official State Spirit
The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) with bipartisan support to designate rye whiskey as the official spirit of the commonwealth. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Transportation Committee Chair Judy Ward (R-30) and Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) issued the following statement today: [Read More]
Senators Greg Rothman, Patty Kim Presented American Flag To Be Flown Above State Capitol
To help kick off celebrations in central Pennsylvania for America250PA, America250PA Commissioner Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) and Senator Patty Kim (D-15) were presented with an American Flag from the National Flag Foundation as part of their Sojourn 250 initiative. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as Pennsylvania’s Official State Spirit Advances
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to designate rye whiskey as the official spirit of the commonwealth was approved this week by the State Government Committee. [Read More]
Culver, Pisciottano Bill Strengthening Medical Imaging Standards Passes Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45) to create a state licensure process for medical imaging professionals in Pennsylvania. [Read More]