Yaw, Friends of Taiwan Caucus Welcome Ambassador Lee to Harrisburg
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Friends of Taiwan Caucus, joined members of the bicameral caucus to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the adoption of House Resolution 439 with Ambassador James K.J. Lee of the Republic of China (R.O.C.) in the state Capitol today. [Read More]
Senator Brown Champions Legislation to Enhance Alzheimer’s Care, Legislation Approved by Committee
Legislation to advance Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) support was approved today by the Senate’s Aging and Youth Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40), who has championed this bill for nearly two years. [Read More]
Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program
A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes. [Read More]
Laughlin Legislation to Help Property Owners Deal With Squatters Advances
The Senate Judiciary Committee today reported to the full Senate legislation, Senate Bill 1236, aimed at codifying Pennsylvania case law to establish more certainty for landlords, law enforcement and homeowners who encounter squatters, announced bill sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Subjecting School Boards Association to Right-to-Know Law Approved by Senate Committee
In a move to bring greater transparency and accountability in public education, the Senate State Government Committee approved legislation that would subject the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) to the state’s Right-to-Know Law, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Vogel, Schwank: Bill to Assist PA Dairy Farmers Approved by Committee
Today, the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously passed Sens. Elder Vogel Jr.’s (R-47) and Judy Schwank’s (D-11) Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program Financial Assistance legislation. [Read More]
Legislation to Support Long-Term Care Workers Approved by Senate
Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to update training procedures and remove employment barriers so more people can join the long-term care workforce was approved with bipartisan support by the Senate today. [Read More]
Laughlin Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has reintroduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection. [Read More]
Rothman Appointed to Commission to Honor Pennsylvania’s Role in America’s Founding
Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial and the Infrastructure Improvements and Projects Committee of the America250PA Commission. [Read More]
Legislation Targeting AI “Deepfake” Images of Minors Proposed by Pennycuick, Dillon, Boscola
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) introduced legislation to combat “deepfake” images of minors and child porn generated by artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More]