Robinson Leads Effort to Protect Seasonal Workers from Unemployment Compensation Benefit Cuts
HARRISBURG — Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Chair of the Senate Labor & Industry Committee, today announced final passage of a bipartisan agreement that protects Pennsylvania’s seasonal workers from looming unemployment compensation (UC) benefit cuts, while also securing long-sought reforms to support victims of domestic violence and strengthen the integrity of the UC system. The measure, […] [Read More]
Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortages Advances
The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to help address Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce shortage today. [Read More]
Unprecedented Spending at Governor’s Private Residence Prompts Intergovernmental Operations Committee to Issue Subpoenas
The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), today issued three subpoenas – two of which were related to the unprecedented expenditure of $1 million on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence. [Read More]
Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use During School Day Passes Senate Education Committee
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vince Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) to require public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day. [Read More]
Senate Approves Rothman Bill to Ensure Bridge Repair Funding Efficiency
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects was approved by the state Senate today. [Read More]
Gebhard Calls for Stronger Response to Political Violence
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) called on Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate patterns of organized and targeted political violence toward Pennsylvanians in a letter today. [Read More]
All Pennsylvanians Deserve a Robust Transportation Network
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today highlighting Senate Republicans’ support for a strong and robust transportation network across all regions of Pennsylvania: [Read More]
Phillips-Hill Introduces Legislation to Protect Investment in Preserved Farmland
Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced legislation to ensure fair compensation when preserved farmland is acquired through eminent domain, protecting both taxpayer dollars and the integrity of Pennsylvania’s nationally recognized farmland preservation program. [Read More]
Farry: New Law Will Protect Prescription Access for Seniors
Legislation to protect thousands of Pennsylvania seniors from losing access to life-sustaining prescription medications is set to become law following final passage by the Senate, according to Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), who supported the measure. [Read More]
Baker Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Almost Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel is almost law. [Read More]