Senate Committee Approves Attainable Housing Package
A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control and neighborhood character has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5). [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
With the U.S. Semiquincentennial less than two months away, the Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. [Read More]
Argall Introduces Resolution to Honor America’s 250th Birthday
The Pennsylvania State Senate gathered today for a rare meeting at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, including Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) were joined today by law enforcement leaders and prosecutors at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury. [Read More]
May is Mammography Month in Pennsylvania: Senate President Pro Tempore Ward, PA Breast Cancer Coalition Urge Early Screening
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), along with co-sponsors Sens. Christine Tartaglione (D-2), Frank Farry (R-6), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Devlin Robinson (R-37), announced a Senate resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mammography Month in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Farry, Pennsylvania Attorney General Sunday Highlight Legislation to Increase Penalties for Gun Store Thefts at Site of Langhorne Burglary
Sen. Frank Farry (R‑6) today joined Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, Rep. Joe Hogan (R-142) and Middletown Township law enforcement officials at LugerMan Gun Shop to highlight legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for gun store burglaries. [Read More]
“Coming Home to Hunt” Legislation Reduces License Fees, Encourages Hunters to Return to PA
Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) introduced legislation to bring people back to the commonwealth for hunting and outdoor recreation, while benefitting sportsmen, families and local economies. [Read More]
Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: [Read More]
Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), advanced legislation this week sponsored by Baker and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers. [Read More]
Senate Passes Ward Bill to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) announced today the Senate approved legislation to preserve opportunities for female athletes at public schools and colleges by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex. [Read More]