New Brooks Law Cracking Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts and Caller ID Spoofing Takes Effect
Pennsylvanians now have stronger protections from deceptive telemarketing practices under a new law sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
POTTSTOWN — Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. “As chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, I have firsthand insight into […] [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Measure Protecting Taxpayer Dollars Approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts received the unanimous support of the Senate of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Langerholc’s Drone Legislation Set for Enactment
Following unanimous passage in both chambers of the General Assembly, drone legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) is set for enactment. [Read More]
New Statewide Survey Registers 97% Support for Increasing Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness/Response Initiatives
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Jordan Pine, founder, president and CEO, Greenlight Operation, hosted a state Capitol news conference today to reveal the key findings and policy implications contained in the first-ever, statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Survey. [Read More]
Farry Bill to Strengthen Employee Ownership Opportunities Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to help Pennsylvania businesses transition to employee ownership and preserve jobs within commonwealth communities was approved by the Senate this week. [Read More]
Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Local Clubs
Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give local clubs greater flexibility to cover operating expenses while continuing to support charitable and community causes unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate today. [Read More]
Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Strengthen Property Rights
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen protections against warrantless entry onto private property by Pennsylvania Game Commission personnel. [Read More]
Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Passes Pennsylvania Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved Senate Bill 1311, known as Aimee’s Law, sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to establish a statewide animal abuser registry and help prevent convicted abusers from obtaining more animals. [Read More]
Senate Passes Pennycuick School Bus Driver Safety Bill
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a dangerous combination of both passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-5. [Read More]