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Senator Pittman Issues Statement on the Death Penalty
February 16, 2023

Senator Pittman Issues Statement on the Death Penalty

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro’s announcement that he will not issue any execution warrants during his term:  [Read More]

East Palestine Train Derailment Requires Examination
February 15, 2023

East Palestine Train Derailment Requires Examination

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today issued the following statement emphasizing the need for an assessment of the actions that led to, and have taken place following the Norfolk Southern train derailment on February 3, 2023:  [Read More]

Senator Martin Highlights Progress in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
February 14, 2023

Senator Martin Highlights Progress in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer

On the eve of International Childhood Cancer Day, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) highlighted advancements made in recent years to support families affected by pediatric cancer.  [Read More]

Coleman Appointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board
February 14, 2023

Coleman Appointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been appointed to a state board responsible for reviewing Pennsylvania election law, practices and technology, and identifying needed improvements.  [Read More]

PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser, Support Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
February 13, 2023

PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser, Support Fight Against Pediatric Cancer

Three state Senators are working to honor the annual THON fundraiser led by Penn State students to support families affected by childhood cancer.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman Issues Statement on School Funding
February 10, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman Issues Statement on School Funding

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today issued the following statement after initial review of the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding:  [Read More]

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February 9, 2023

Strengthening cybersecurity, Phillips-Hill introduces TikTok ban on state devices, networks

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced a measure today that would prohibit all state-owned devices from downloading and using TikTok. The application presents a high level of cybersecurity risk to the Commonwealth and its digital assets.  [Read More]

Mastriano Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Farmland  from Overdevelopment and Foreign Takeover
February 9, 2023

Mastriano Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Overdevelopment and Foreign Takeover

Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation, SB 288, to expand Pennsylvania’s successful Agriculture Conservation Easement Purchase Program.  [Read More]

Philadelphia: Don’t Miss the Big Picture on LNG
February 9, 2023

Philadelphia: Don’t Miss the Big Picture on LNG

Late last year, the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing in Philadelphia about the city’s critical role in boosting liquified natural gas exports – and the positive geopolitical and climate impacts that come along with it.  [Read More]

Pennycuick Introduced “SchoolWatch” Bill to Give Taxpayers Access to School Spending Data
February 8, 2023

Pennycuick Introduced “SchoolWatch” Bill to Give Taxpayers Access to School Spending Data

State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduces legislation to provide taxpayers easier access to school spending data and increase the transparency of Pennsylvania’s taxpayer-funded schools.  [Read More]

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