Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Trump’s Comments Regarding Nippon/U.S. Steel Investment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s comments on Nippon’s investment in U.S. Steel: [Read More]
Picozzi Bill Enabling World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA Set for Enactment
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) enabling World Cup team doctors to treat their players in Pennsylvania is set to be enacted into law after unanimous approval in the House of Representatives. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal RGGI Electricity Tax
The Pennsylvania Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Chair Martin Details Concerns on Shapiro Budget’s $27 Billion Shortfall
HARRISBURG – After completing a detailed analysis of Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan, Senate Appropriations Committee Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) raised serious concerns about shortfalls in future years that would burden taxpayers with significant new costs and higher taxes in the years ahead. “Pennsylvanians deserve a budget that is honest with taxpayers about the impact of […] [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Bill to Protect Women, Follow the Science
To defend women’s rights, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced the Two Gender Protection Act that would emphasize the importance of using clear and accurate language in state policies. [Read More]
Mastriano and Baker Team Up on State Veterans Home Advisory Oversight
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 129, sponsored by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Picozzi, Farry, Pennycuick and Tartaglione Sponsor Bill Strengthening Penalties for Harming PA Public Transit Operators
In honor and memory of Bernard Gribbin, a dedicated Army combat veteran and SEPTA bus operator, the Pennsylvania State Senate approved new legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who harm public transit operators. [Read More]
Adjutant General, Judges Confirmed by State Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed three district residents: two judges and the adjutant general yesterday, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Pennycuick Legislation Providing Military Benefits to Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam
Korean Americans who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces would receive the same state veterans benefits as their U.S. counterparts under legislation approved today by the Senate, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Proven Strategies, New Opportunities to Fight Blight
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Sunbury next week to review successful strategies to fight the spread of blighted, decaying buildings in communities large and small. [Read More]