Mastriano: Senate Committee Supports National Guard and Veterans Measures
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously reported five measures that support the Pennsylvania National Guard and honor Pennsylvania veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Argall Bills to Protect Corrections Officers, Support Long Term Care Workers Approved in Committee
Bills sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to protect the rights of corrections officers and encourage more employees to join the long-term care workforce were approved with bipartisan support in committee today. [Read More]
Senate Committee Supports Bartolotta Bill Helping Veteran-Owned Businesses
To support the entrepreneurial efforts of veterans throughout Pennsylvania, Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) sponsored legislation to create a logo promoting veteran-owned businesses. Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously passed her bill. [Read More]
Langerholc Speaks at Rally Opposing Closures of Correctional Facilities
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) joined a bipartisan group of legislative colleagues and members of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA) to oppose the proposed closures of certain correctional facilities in the commonwealth, including the Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County and SCI Rockview in Centre County. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase Pensions for Disabled Veterans
HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has approved legislation to increase the monthly pension amounts for Pennsylvania’s Blind Veterans Pension Program and the Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program. Senate Bill 534, reintroduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Devlin Robinson (R-37), would raise the monthly pension payments from $150 to […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Laughlin, Langerholc, Coleman Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Criminal Illegal Migrants
The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to protect Pennsylvanians from illegal migrants who commit crimes in our state. The bill, introduced by Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49), Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16), passed the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote of 31 to 18. [Read More]
Senate Approves Pittman Resolution Recognizing March 28, 2025 as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in PA
To assist in getting out the message of drug use prevention to young people across the commonwealth, the state Senate has recognized March 28, 2025, as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), sponsor of a resolution creating the day. [Read More]
Mastriano’s VAEP Committee Approves Fire Priority Bills
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee this week unanimously approved five measures aimed at supporting fire companies, those becoming firefighters, and first responders’ families, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
Brooks Leads Effort to Strengthen Firefighter Support and Recruitment in Pennsylvania
A package of bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aiming to help boost the dwindling number of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania and strengthen emergency response was approved by Senate committees this week. [Read More]