Brooks’ Bill Helping People with Addiction Set for Enactment
In response to the needs of Pennsylvanians struggling with substance use disorder, a bill sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to increase access to licensed addiction treatment programs is set for enactment. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Ban PA Tax Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Heads to the Governor’s Desk
A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved by a unanimous, bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives today, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
PA Senate Advances Landmark Bill: Sen. Mike Regan’s Legislation Mandates Armed School Security for Stronger Protection
Today, the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) to require each school entity in Pennsylvania to have at least one armed school security personnel. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. [Read More]
Dush Reacts to Senate State Government Committee’s 2023 Election Integrity Hearing
Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s State of Election Integrity 2023 public hearing with Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt. [Read More]
Regan Heart and Lung Bill Heads to Governor
Legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) to expand the list of law enforcement entities covered under the Enforcement Officer Disability Law, also known as the Heart and Lung Act, achieved final passage in the House of Representatives and now goes to the Governor for signature. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Measure Enhancing Pennsylvania’s Travel Insurance Framework Garners Senate Support
The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously approved legislation that would update the regulatory framework for travel insurance in the commonwealth, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Senate Approves Coleman Resolution to Improve Workforce Training
The state Senate today unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) calling for an investigation into the effectiveness of workforce development programs in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Culver Bill to Protect Domestic Animals and Food Supply Against Disease
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to help protect domestic animals and the food supply against dangerous transmissible diseases. [Read More]
Martin Responds to Savings to Taxpayers Generated by Bond Sales, Credit Rating Upgrades
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) released the following statement today in response to long-term savings to taxpayers of nearly $100 million as a result of recent credit upgrades and bond sales: [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bills, Advances Board of Pardons Nomination
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), approved legislation regarding increasing fines for littering, ensuring dignity for incarcerated women and reputing unlawful restrictive deed covenants. [Read More]