Baker, Langerholc Urge House to Protect Pennsylvania Communities
Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R‑35) underscored the urgent need for the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1400 to address the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling that eliminated the statutory sentencing structure for second‑degree murder. [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Approves Bills Protecting Tenants, Strengthening Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the committee approved legislation to protect tenants from long-term consequences of certain eviction records and strengthen reporting requirements for suspected child sexual abuse. [Read More]
Senate Passes Pennycuick Measure to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) proposed Kayleigh’s Law to provide lifetime no-contact orders for victims of certain serious or violent offenses passed the state Senate today. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Measure Protecting Taxpayer Dollars Approved by House State Government Committee
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 Pennsylvania House State Government Committee. [Read More]
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]