Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 730, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all healthcare settings. [Read More]
Senate Unanimously Passes Langerholc Bill to Support Law Enforcement
The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to provide current and retired law enforcement with discounted hunting and fishing licenses. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill to Protect Family-Inherited Property Advances from Judiciary Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to protect family-inherited property and preserve generational wealth advanced unanimously from the Senate Judiciary Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Approves Culver, Pisciottano Bill to Update Charitable Audit Requirements
The Senate today approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45) to update charitable financial reporting requirements to better reflect the resources of nonprofits. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the 2026-27 state budget: [Read More]
Senator Kim Ward Launches Video to Inform Pennsylvanians About the Real Reason Why Energy Bills Remain High
Senator Kim Ward (R-39) launched a video to explain the real reason why energy prices remain high in Pennsylvania. The video is available now on Ward’s Pennsylvania energy webpage and social media channels. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Supreme Court Ruling
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s ruling on skill games: [Read More]
Robinson Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Nursing Shortages, Workforce Development
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chairman of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, today hosted a roundtable discussion at Carlow University to examine nursing workforce shortages in Pennsylvania and the role private universities play in developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill to Streamline Funding Program for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to make it easier for fire and EMS agencies to access state funding through the Fire and EMS Grant program was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Senate Approves Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill
The Senate today unanimously approved 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. [Read More]