Langerholc’s Resolution to Fix Section 8 Passes Senate Committee
Today, the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee passed the resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) which urges the federal government to address the abuse of the porting process in the Housing Choice Voucher program. [Read More]
Senate Approves Hutchinson Bill to Expand Medical Officer Health Incentive Program Participation
The state Senate has approved Sen. Scott Hutchinson’s legislation that would allow more health professionals to participate in the Medical Officer Health Incentive Program. [Read More]
Senate unanimously approves Phillips-Hill’s TikTok ban on state devices, networks
Legislation that would prohibit state-owned devices and networks from downloading and using TikTok was approved with unanimous support in the Senate, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Coleman, Senate Committee Advance Legislation Adding Critical Oversight to Regulatory Process
The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), approved two measures today aimed at reducing the regulatory burden hampering job growth and opportunity in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Diverse Energy Options for Pennsylvanians
Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was overwhelmingly approved today by the state Senate, 40-9, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Correctional Officers Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to ensure the rights of correctional officers and forensic employees was passed by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee by a bipartisan vote of 11-0 today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill. [Read More]
Robinson’s Doorless Driving Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed unanimously a bill sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) allowing doorless driving for vehicles such as Jeeps and Broncos in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Passing a Responsible Budget
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) reiterated their commitment to passing a conservative, fiscally responsible spending plan that strengthens Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Workplace Harassment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36), Senate Majority Caucus Chair Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Senate Majority Caucus Secretary Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Majority Policy Chair Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Senate Majority Caucus Administrator Lisa Baker (R-20), today issued the following statement on workplace harassment: [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Attorney General Nomination, Votes on Four Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Michelle Henry for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, according to the committee’s chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]