Robinson Hosts Hearing on Keeping Construction Jobs Local
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, hosted a hearing today to discuss his legislation to require contractors on public works projects to hire local labor. [Read More]
PA Senate Communications and Technology, Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committees Hold Joint Hearing to Discuss AI in the Biotech Sector in PA
Today, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (24th District) and Senator Frank Farry (6th District) held a joint hearing at Merck & Co., to discuss the growing use of AI to advance innovation in the biotechnology sector. [Read More]
PA State Lawmakers and Agriculture Leaders Applaud the Signing of Federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
State Senate and House Agriculture Committee leaders Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11), and Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Dan Moul (R-91), joined by Pennsylvania agriculture leaders, applaud the signing of the federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act as well as Congressman Glenn Thompson’s advocacy and dedication to get this legislation to the finish line. [Read More]
Stefano, Rothman and Picozzi to Introduce Bill Offering Flexibility for Property Redevelopment Projects
With Pennsylvania continuing to face a statewide housing crisis, Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Joe Piccozi (R-5) are offering a solution through legislation focusing on property tax abatements for redevelopment projects. [Read More]
Brown to Introduce Legislation Strengthening Local Government Transparency and Accountability
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) will be introducing legislation to strengthen public confidence in local government by establishing a waiting period for municipal elected officials seeking paid employment within the same municipality after leaving office. [Read More]
Joint Agriculture Committee Hearing Examines the Impacts of PA Farmer Mental Health Crisis
The Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees gathered at the PA Farm Show today to hear testimony from agriculture industry leaders about the mental health crisis facing many Pennsylvania farmers. [Read More]
Senators Introduce Bill to Address Affordable Housing Shortage
To address the persistent and growing demand for affordable housing, Sens. Greg Rothman (R-34), Joe Picozzi (R-5), and Pat Stefano (R-32) are introducing legislation that will encourage construction of residential homes in areas where unmet needs exist. [Read More]
Educators Identify Opportunities to Improve Reading Performance
Educators and reading specialists discussed how new requirements for reading instruction have benefited students and identified areas where further progress could be made during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Central Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advocate Together in Support of Women’s Rights and Female Athletes
Lawmakers from Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin counties are joining together in support of women’s rights and female athletes across Pennsylvania and encourage their constituents to become part of the Defending Our Daughters campaign. [Read More]
Mastriano Highlights Efforts to Combat Opioids and Overdoses
Sen. Doug Mastriano’s (R-33) held a press conference today to highlight his efforts as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee to combat drug overdoses in Pennsylvania. [Read More]