Mastriano Shepherds Military Promotions Through Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee this week unanimously approved Col. Brett J. Gagnon (PA Army National Guard), Col. Robert S. Noren (PA Air National Guard), Col. Brad W. Pierson (PA Army National Guard) and Col. John M. Wenzel (PA Army National Guard) with a favorable recommendation to be promoted to Brigadier General, according to its majority chairman, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Senate Passes Laughlin Bill to Support Regional Casinos and Modernize Slot Machine Requirements
The state Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to modernize Pennsylvania’s gaming laws and provide much-needed flexibility for regional casinos. [Read More]
Senate Passes Ward’s Bill to Help Individuals Living with Rare Diseases
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) was passed by the Senate today to help the estimated 1.2 million Pennsylvanians living with rare diseases. [Read More]
Senate Passes Langerholc Bill to Address Drug Activity Near Recovery Houses
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to strengthen protections for individuals in recovery has passed the Senate. [Read More]
Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill Cracking Down on New Car Theft Tactic
The state Senate today approved legislation that would target thieves using new technology to spoof key fobs and steal vehicles, said co-prime sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) also co-prime sponsored the measure. [Read More]
Bartolotta’s Bill Maximizing Benefit of Tax Dollars Passes Senate
Today the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to improve Pennsylvanians’ financial stability and government efficiency. [Read More]
The Beat Will Go On: Senate Approves Brown’s AED Safety Bill
The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to help schools across Pennsylvania prevent tragic deaths from sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes by ensuring access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and improving emergency response protocols. [Read More]
Rothman Bill to Fund Local Bridge Projects Approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects was unanimously approved by the state Senate today. [Read More]
Senate Passes Lifesaving, Bipartisan Breast Cancer Imaging Legislation
With broad bipartisan support, the Senate today approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, removing financial barriers for patients. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Legislation to Require Justification of Every State Dollar Clears Senate Finance Committee
A bill sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to overhaul Pennsylvania’s budgeting process was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee. [Read More]