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Picozzi, Farry, Pennycuick and Tartaglione Sponsor Bill Strengthening Penalties for Harming PA Public Transit Operators
February 5, 2025

Picozzi, Farry, Pennycuick and Tartaglione Sponsor Bill Strengthening Penalties for Harming PA Public Transit Operators

In honor and memory of Bernard Gribbin, a dedicated Army combat veteran and SEPTA bus operator, the Pennsylvania State Senate approved new legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who harm public transit operators.   [Read More]

Adjutant General, Judges Confirmed by State Senate
February 5, 2025

Adjutant General, Judges Confirmed by State Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed three district residents: two judges and the adjutant general yesterday, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) said.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Pennycuick Legislation Providing Military Benefits to Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam
February 5, 2025

Senate Approves Pennycuick Legislation Providing Military Benefits to Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam

Korean Americans who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces would receive the same state veterans benefits as their U.S. counterparts under legislation approved today by the Senate, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24).  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Proven Strategies, New Opportunities to Fight Blight
February 5, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Proven Strategies, New Opportunities to Fight Blight

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Sunbury next week to review successful strategies to fight the spread of blighted, decaying buildings in communities large and small.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Prevent New Electricity Tax
February 4, 2025

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Prevent New Electricity Tax

The state Senate approved legislation preventing a new electricity tax by repealing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

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February 4, 2025

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic

Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act
February 3, 2025

Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act

A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected.  [Read More]

Yaw: Bill to Exempt Lycoming County, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing Approved by Senate
February 3, 2025

Yaw: Bill to Exempt Lycoming County, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing Approved by Senate

The Senate approved legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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February 3, 2025

Yaw Measure to Establish Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania Approved by Senate

Legislation establishing an Independent Energy Office (IEO) in Pennsylvania was approved today by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

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February 3, 2025

Mastriano Backs Brig. Gen. John Pippy to Serve as the Adjutant General

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously advanced the nomination of Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as the adjutant general of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman.  [Read More]

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