Dush Measure Protecting Targeted Property Owners Against Eminent Domain Inflicted Loss of Goodwill Advances to Full Senate
Legislation sponsored by PA Senate State Government Committee Chairman Cris Dush (R-25) to protect and financially compensate targeted property owners against eminent domain abuse (Senate Bill 225) was once again approved by the Senate State Government Committee, on Tuesday, by a unanimous vote of 11-0. [Read More]
SEN. DAN LAUGHLIN’S LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PENNSYLVANIANS FROM CRIMINAL ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ADVANCES
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to ensure illegal migrants who violate Pennsylvania laws are held accountable has been voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Rein in Use of “Acting Secretaries”
Legislation to restore constitutional integrity and transparency in executive branch appointments has been approved by the Senate State Government Committee, according to the measure’s sponsors Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and Cris Dush (R-25). [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to reduce excessive fees imposed on private property owners maintaining shoreline protection structures along Lake Erie has been voted out of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee unanimously. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today addressing stream maintenance and offering better protections for landowners, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Resolution Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced a resolution to honor the sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans by recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Report Details Successes, Potential Improvements to PA School Safety Programs
The non-partisan Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) issued a comprehensive report this week that details the progress Pennsylvania has made on school safety issues since the establishment of Act 44 of 2018. [Read More]
Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has reintroduced legislation ensuring Pennsylvania residents have options when it comes to fuel availability. [Read More]
Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee
Technological innovations to expand access to quality healthcare in rural areas of Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee
Successful programs to connect veterans in Pittsburgh and beyond with health care and meaningful employment were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]