Senator Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill Earns Senate Approval
A bill to help Pennsylvania families make informed decisions about pursuing college and job training programs was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Laughlin Rejects State-Run Cannabis Plan, Calls for Real Reform
Following the Senate Law and Justice Committee’s vote to reject a proposal legalizing adult-use cannabis through a state-run retail model, committee chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) criticized the bill as unworkable and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing meaningful cannabis legislation that can become law in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices Approved by Local Government Committee
A bill to ensure Pennsylvania residents have choices when it comes to fuel availability was overwhelmingly approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate Passes Phillips-Hill Measures to Increase Transparency in Public Education
The Senate approved two key transparency measures sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to ensure greater accountability among education-related entities that receive public funding. [Read More]
Bill to Improve Oversight of Allentown NIZ Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today that Senate Bill 367 passed unanimously out of the state Senate and now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration. [Read More]
Gebhard Bill Benefitting Police Officers, Improving Safety Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to allow Fort Indiantown Gap police officers to be Act 120 certified under the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC). [Read More]
Senate Adopts Resolution Establishing Task Force on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention
The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) that establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances Two EMS Measures Aimed at Combatting Opioids
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today advanced two measures that are important to combatting the opioid epidemic, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill Bill to Support EMS and Overdose Response Clears Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved a measure to combat the ongoing opioid crisis, according to the legislation’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Brooks: Senate Advances Key Measures Supporting Caregivers, First Responders and Holocaust Education
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the advancement and Senate passage of several critical measures this week to address long-term care workforce shortages, strengthen Holocaust education and support Pennsylvania’s fire and emergency services. [Read More]