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]
Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Prevent New Electricity Tax
The state Senate approved legislation preventing a new electricity tax by repealing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, 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]
Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act
A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected. [Read More]