Yaw: Committee Approves Four Bills Streamlining Environmental Regulations, Capping Orphan Wells
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved four bills Tuesday that would update Pennsylvania’s existing environmental regulations and offer a solution to plug the state’s abandoned oil and gas wells, said Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Local Government Committee Reports Out Four Bills
The Senate Local Government Committee considered four bills during a meeting on Tuesday, according to Sen. Cris Dush, chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Hearing Reviews Governor’s Proposed Congressional District Maps
The Senate State Government Committee held another public hearing today reviewing two Congressional redistricting maps proposed by Governor Wolf, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. The Senate is expected to consider a final proposal next week. [Read More]
Ward: Senate Approves Bill Loosening Restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers
The Senate approved legislation Wednesday that Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) sponsored to loosen restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Regan: Senate Education Committee Approves School Choice Expansion
The Senate Education Committee approved legislation Wednesday that will expand school choice for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, said Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York). [Read More]
Senate advances bill to require timely notification to victims when data breach occurs within state agencies
The Senate advanced a measure that will require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week. [Read More]
Senate advances legislation to prioritize state’s information technology efforts, strengthen cybersecurity
Legislation that would create the new “Office of Information Technology” and require cybersecurity best practices across state agencies received the approval of the Senate of Pennsylvania today, according to Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), who sponsored the measure. Listen [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s proposal barring taxpayer dollars from paying ransomware approved by Senate
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved significant reforms as to how state and local governmental entities must address ransomware attacks moving forward, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). Listen [Read More]
Mastriano bill to provide free fishing licenses for disabled first responders passes the Senate
A bill drafted by Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) to provide free fishing licenses for disabled first responders unanimously passed the Senate today. [Read More]
Stefano Bill would enhance Pennsylvania’s EMS System
This week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to help facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state lines in the performance of their duties. [Read More]
Congressional District Map Advances to the Senate
A proposed congressional district map was passed by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chairs the committee. Additional amendments are expected. [Read More]
Corman Calls on House Leaders to Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Philly DA Krasner
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) today called on leaders in the House of Representatives to begin impeachment proceedings against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to stem the tide of violence in the City of Philadelphia. [Read More]
Yaw: DEP Must Address Skyrocketing RGGI Auction Prices
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said the Department of Environmental Protection must address skyrocketing clearing prices set during recent Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auctions. [Read More]
Aument Introduces Bill Allowing School Choice During Pandemic
State Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) has introduced legislation that would create a universal Education Savings Account (ESA) for parents and students to utilize during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Grange Panel Discussion on Solar Development
| Pennsylvania State Grange Panel Discussion on Solar Development | Thursday, January 13, 2022 | Farm Show Building, Harrisburg PA [Read More]
Yaw: Veto Override Necessary to Protect Pennsylvanians from Gov. Wolf’s Carbon Tax
Gov. Tom Wolf’s climate scheme moved one step closer to reality Monday with his swift, albeit expected, veto of a Senate resolution disapproving Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chair, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Langerholc, Browne Bill Heads to the Governor’s Desk
The House passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Pat Browne (R-16) that will assist students experiencing homelessness or those who transition between foster homes to stay on track to graduate high school. [Read More]
Public hearing to receive comments on the preliminary plan for House and Senate districts
Legislative Reapportionment Commission | Friday, January 14, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Public hearing to receive comments on the preliminary plan for House and Senate districts
Legislative Reapportionment Commission | Friday, January 14, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Senate Republican Caucus Response to Gov. Wolf RGGI Veto
As the third largest energy producer and second largest producer of natural gas in the U.S, no other state has more to lose economically than Pennsylvania by joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
Corman Applauds Commonwealth Court Ruling Supporting Election Investigation Subpoena
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) issued the following statement today after the Commonwealth Court upheld the authority of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee to issue a subpoena for voter records as part of its investigation of recent elections: [Read More]
ADVISORY – TUESDAY – Panel Discussion on Mental Health in Agriculture
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), will hold a panel discussion about mental health in agriculture on Tuesday, Jan 11 at 1 p.m. in the Erie Room of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Historic Legislation to Protect Parental Rights
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) formally announced the introduction of a state statute that explicitly defines and protects parental rights as fundamental rights. [Read More]
Op-Ed: What Critics Get Wrong About Energy Choice
Last month, seven environmental groups wrote a misguided letter to Philadelphia officials bashing legislation that I sponsored as counterintuitive to the city’s decarbonization goals. [Read More]
Langerholc Introduces Legislation to Create a Roadmap for Highly Automated Vehicles
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, introduced Senate Bill 965 today with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s(PennDOT) Secretary Yassmin Gramian, P.E., to create a roadmap for the testing and commercial deployment of Highly Automated Vehicles (HAV) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. [Read More]