Brooks: Senate Advances Key Measures Supporting Caregivers, First Responders and Holocaust Education
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the advancement and Senate passage of several critical measures this week to address long-term care workforce shortages, strengthen Holocaust education and support Pennsylvania’s fire and emergency services. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick Leads Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Innovation in Pennsylvania
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and co-chaired by Senator Nick Miller (D-14), held a public hearing at Ben Franklin Technology Partners in Bethlehem to examine the rapidly growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) across Pennsylvania’s economy, education system, and infrastructure. [Read More]
Chairman Dush, PA Senators Hold DGS Accountable for Missing Disposition Plans, Severely Mismanaged State Properties
PA Senate State Government Committee Chairman Senator Cris Dush (R-25) and six state Senators have sent the following letter (excerpted below) informing Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary Reggie McNeil that his department has seemingly failed to submit the statutorily required state property disposition plan before this year’s deadline and has failed to do since at least 2013. [Read More]
Farry: Public Hearing Highlights Urgent Need to Address Hospital Closures, Staffing Shortages in Pennsylvania
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), chair of the Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee, led a public hearing today focused on the ongoing crisis facing hospitals across Pennsylvania, including closures, critical staffing shortages and access to specialty care. [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Advances Key Energy Reforms, Including Impact Fee Distribution Changes and Well Plugging Improvements
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today to reform Impact Fee distribution, address power generation needs, improve oil and gas well plugging and rename Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Vogel, Kinkead Kick Off the 15th Capitol Hunger Garden Season
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Hunger Caucus, gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden to highlight how the Harrisburg community benefits from the produce grown in the Hunger Garden. [Read More]
Senate Passes Measure to Streamline Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 232 introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to remove the annual fishing license fee and application for veterans with 100% disability. [Read More]
Ward Bill Ensuring Uninterrupted Transportation of Milk Approved by Senate
Today, the Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to ensure the uninterrupted transportation of milk during inclement weather and declared emergencies. [Read More]
Argall Bills to Address Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Advance
Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to encourage more employees to join the long-term care workforce was approved with bipartisan support by the Senate today. [Read More]
Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give Pennsylvania casinos greater operational flexibility cleared the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today. [Read More]