Aument Bill to Limit Excessive Power of PA Governor Advances
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to restore the balance of power in state government was amended into Senate Bill 1, an omnibus constitutional amendment package, and passed by the Senate State Government Committee today. “My proposal would amend our constitution to ensure that Pennsylvanians have a say in how their government […] [Read More]
Senate Transportation Committee Passes Legislation to Cut the Gas Tax
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, convened the first voting meeting of the 2023-24 Legislative Session with legislation that reforms the gas tax, supports Pennsylvania’s farmers and honors our hometown heroes. [Read More]
Ward Announces Senate Standing Committee Chairs and Republican Committee Members for 2023-2024 Legislative Session
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today announced the Republican Chairs and Republican members for each of the 22 Senate standing committees for the 2023-2024 legislative session. [Read More]
Senate Leaders Respond to Governor Wolf’s Call for Special Session
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement: [Read More]
Langerholc Renews Call for Vehicle Emissions Reform
With the start of a new two-year legislative session on Jan. 3, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) once again plans to continue his fight against Pennsylvania’s nonsensical and outdated emissions program. Langerholc has circulated a memorandum to remove Cambria County from vehicle emissions testing. [Read More]
Mastriano to Reintroduce the Medical Freedom Act
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced he will soon reintroduce legislation to outlaw all current and future misguided COVID-19 vaccination mandates in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick Takes Oath of Office to Represent 24th Senate District
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick took the oath of office yesterday (Jan. 3) to represent the citizens of the 24th District in the Pennsylvania Senate. [Read More]
Brooks Begins Third Term Serving the 50th District
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) was joined by family and friends as she took the oath of office to begin the 2023-24 legislative session in the state Senate working for the 50th District. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Presides Over State Senate as New Session Begins
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) on Tuesday presided over the beginning of a new, two-year session, which included the formal election of Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) as Senate president pro tempore. [Read More]
Regan Nominates and Senate Confirms Constituent as New Senate Secretary and Parliamentarian
State Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today nominated and the Senate confirmed local resident Michael Gerdes to serve as the new Senate Secretary and Parliamentarian. Since November, Gerdes has held the position in an interim capacity. [Read More]