Brown’s Landmark Distracted Driving Legislation Passed by House
Legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed today in the House of Representatives, according to the bill’s prime-sponsor, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Early Childhood Education Caucus Highlights Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers
Today, the bicameral, bipartisan Early Childhood Education Caucus hosted a rally with child care and pre-K students, teachers and parents as well as other advocates to underscore the worsening impacts of the commonwealth’s early learning teacher shortage. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill Combatting Illegal Street Racing Heads to Senate
Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Pennycuick: Committee Approves Measure Recognizing 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 a Senate committee, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation for Safer Communities in Pennsylvania
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two bills today focused on safer communities, according to the committee’s chair, Sen Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Bill to Divest PA from Chinese Communist Party; Treasurer Garrity Announces Support for Divestment Plan
In an effort to combat the influx of fentanyl into Pennsylvania communities and take a stand against moral transgressions, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today introduced a bill to divest all commonwealth holdings in companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). [Read More]
Brown Introduces Bill Package to Strengthen EMS Funding in Municipalities
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) announced a three-bill package today that would amend Pennsylvania’s municipal codes to help with emergency medical services (EMS) staffing costs. [Read More]
Impacts of Sleep Loss Focus of Senate Public Hearing on Delaying School Start Times
Testifiers discussed the impacts of sleep loss on teenagers and the complexity of scheduling a school day during a public hearing about pushing back the required start time for schools across Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chair of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
Ward Holds Aging and Youth Committee Hearing on Challenges Facing Children and Youth Services Agencies
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee held a hearing to receive testimony regarding the challenges and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s network of children and youth services agencies. [Read More]
Resolution Introduced to Lift Restrictions on Qualified CDL Drivers Ages 18-20
Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) introduced a resolution (SR 258) today, urging the U.S. Congress to lift restrictions for holders of Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs) who are 18-20 years old, allowing them to transport goods across state lines. [Read More]