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Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Approved by Committee
June 3, 2026

Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Approved by Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public’s right to know was approved unanimously by the Senate State Government Committee.  [Read More]

Baker Bills to Strengthen Parole Board Operations Approved by Senate
June 2, 2026

Baker Bills to Strengthen Parole Board Operations Approved by Senate

Two measures sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the effectiveness and reliability of Pennsylvania’s parole process were approved by the Senate today.  [Read More]

Laughlin Introduces AIR Act to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth
June 2, 2026

Laughlin Introduces AIR Act to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced Senate Bill 1365, the Pennsylvania AIR Act, legislation aimed at modernizing aviation funding and providing long-term support for airports across the commonwealth.  [Read More]

Brown: Paul Miller’s Law Fully Takes Effect June 5, Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Fight Against Distracted Driving
June 2, 2026

Brown: Paul Miller’s Law Fully Takes Effect June 5, Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Fight Against Distracted Driving

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) is reminding motorists that beginning this Friday, June 5, Pennsylvania’s Paul Miller’s Law will be fully enforceable as the one-year warning period comes to an end.  [Read More]

Brown: Greg Moyer’s Law Now in Effect, Expanding AED Access and Strengthening Student Athlete Safety Across Pennsylvania
May 26, 2026

Brown: Greg Moyer’s Law Now in Effect, Expanding AED Access and Strengthening Student Athlete Safety Across Pennsylvania

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) joined the Moyer family and advocates at Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School on Friday to announce the enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law, now Act 17 of 2026, requiring automated external defibrillators at all PIAA-sanctioned athletic events and practices and strengthening emergency action plans for sudden cardiac arrest.  [Read More]

Sen. Pennycuick Measure to Help Pennsylvanians with Mental Illness Receive Timely Access to Care
May 22, 2026

Sen. Pennycuick Measure to Help Pennsylvanians with Mental Illness Receive Timely Access to Care

This week, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation to reduce delays in access to mental health medications. Specifically, the measure requires health insurers to follow a clear process that ensures Pennsylvanians with mental illness can receive timely and meaningful treatment.  [Read More]

Robinson and Ward Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Financial Stability of 911 EMS Providers During National EMS Week
May 21, 2026

Robinson and Ward Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Financial Stability of 911 EMS Providers During National EMS Week

Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Judy Ward (R-30) introduced legislation to establish fair and direct reimbursement rates for 911 emergency medical services providers across Pennsylvania, helping ensure lifesaving emergency care remains available in communities throughout the commonwealth.  [Read More]

Pennycuick Introduces Bill to Prohibit NDAs for Data Center Development
May 20, 2026

Pennycuick Introduces Bill to Prohibit NDAs for Data Center Development

Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation prohibiting state and local government agencies from entering into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for data center development.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Political Threat to General Assembly Members
May 13, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Political Threat to General Assembly Members

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today in reaction to news that members of the General Assembly were targeted with threats:  [Read More]

Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law
May 13, 2026

Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law

Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced today Senate Bill 375, known as Greg Moyer’s Law, has officially been signed into law as Act 17 of 2026 after more than a decade of her advocacy.  [Read More]

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