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Coleman Measure Giving Professionals a Second Chance Now Law
December 21, 2023

Coleman Measure Giving Professionals a Second Chance Now Law

More professionals who make minor mistakes now can have a second chance by clearing their disciplinary records after a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) recently was signed into law.  [Read More]

Brown Works for Road Safety, Fairness to Drivers
December 20, 2023

Brown Works for Road Safety, Fairness to Drivers

The reauthorization of the automated speed zone enforcement program was signed into law last week by the governor, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

Farry’s Bill to Combat Porch Pirating Signed into Law
December 14, 2023

Farry’s Bill to Combat Porch Pirating Signed into Law

Legislation to combat porch pirating was signed today by the governor, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Frank Farry (R-6).  [Read More]

Coleman Bill to Give Professionals a Second Chance Awaiting Governor’s Signature to Become Law
December 14, 2023

Coleman Bill to Give Professionals a Second Chance Awaiting Governor’s Signature to Become Law

A bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would enable professionals who make minor mistakes to have a second chance by clearing their disciplinary record is one step away from becoming law after it was approved unanimously Wednesday by the state House of Representatives.  [Read More]

Robinson Applauds Passage of Legislation Authorizing Parole Agent Body Cameras
December 14, 2023

Robinson Applauds Passage of Legislation Authorizing Parole Agent Body Cameras

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) released the following statement on the passage of House Bill 1278 – the companion bill to his legislation authorizing body cameras for parole agents:  [Read More]

Bartolotta Bill to Reform PA’s Probation System Set for Enactment
December 14, 2023

Bartolotta Bill to Reform PA’s Probation System Set for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Lisa Baker (R-20) and Anthony Williams (D-8) that would reform Pennsylvania’s probation system to give people a better pathway out of the criminal justice system is set for enactment into law.  [Read More]

Mastriano Legislation to Save Lives Through Expanded Fentanyl Testing Heads to the Governor’s Desk
December 14, 2023

Mastriano Legislation to Save Lives Through Expanded Fentanyl Testing Heads to the Governor’s Desk

The state House Wednesday approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that could save lives by expanding fentanyl and xylazine testing in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Vogel’s SANE Expansion Legislation Advances to the Governor’s Desk
December 14, 2023

Vogel’s SANE Expansion Legislation Advances to the Governor’s Desk

Yesterday, Sen. Elder Vogel’s (R-47) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) expansion legislation, Senate Bill 414, unanimously advanced from the Pennsylvania House and now heads to Governor Josh Shapiro for approval.  [Read More]

Senate Takes Key Steps to Finalize 2023-24 State Budget
December 13, 2023

Senate Takes Key Steps to Finalize 2023-24 State Budget

The Senate approved two major bipartisan budget implementation bills on Wednesday, taking significant steps to finalize the 2023-24 state budget, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill to Improve Financial Literacy Set for Enactment
December 13, 2023

Gebhard Bill to Improve Financial Literacy Set for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to give students basic money management skills was amended into an omnibus bill containing several changes to the Public School Code passed the Senate today. The bill is poised for enactment.  [Read More]

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