Brooks Resolution Draws Attention to Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses
May 2024 is Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Month in Pennsylvania, thanks to a resolution introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) as part of her ongoing effort to improve the health and quality of life of commonwealth residents. [Read More]
Bipartisan Measure Prohibiting AI Interference in Elections Introduced by Pennycuick, Gebhard, Dillon, Kane
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) today introduced legislation prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to fraudulently misrepresent an election candidate in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Shapiro Energy Plan is Death Sentence for Mine Land Remediation
A new energy plan spearheaded by Gov. Josh Shapiro would cripple mine land remediation efforts by closing local electric power plants, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
Culver Bill to Protect Domestic Animals and Pennsylvania Food Supply Against Disease Signed into Law
A bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) was signed into law today to help protect domestic animals and the food supply against dangerous transmissible diseases. [Read More]
Brown’s Legislation to Curb Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania Headed to the Governor
The Pennsylvania State Legislature approved legislation to prohibit the use of handheld cellular and other devices while driving, an initiative long championed by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Boost PA Youth Hunting and Fishing
The Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to create a new license plate for Pennsylvania sportsmen with proceeds used to fund youth hunting and fishing education. [Read More]
Vogel’s Telemedicine Legislation Advances from the Senate
With support from the Pennsylvania Senate, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) Telemedicine legislation (Senate Bill 739) aimed at strengthening telemedicine in the commonwealth now advances to the House for consideration. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Secure Passage of Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
Working families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania would see their taxes reduced by approximately $3 billion a year under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Approves Langerholc Bill Creating Statewide Sexual Assault Evidence Tracking System
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to assist survivors of sexual assault was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Scholarship Bill Wins Bipartisan Support in Senate Education Committee
The Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation today to provide more educational options to children in low-performing public schools, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]