Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) honored Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania this week with remarks on the Senate Floor and a special guest chaplain. [Read More]
Mastriano: Committee Advances Five Veterans Measures at First Meeting
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held its first meeting of the 2025-25 legislative session yesterday and reported five measures supporting Pennsylvania’s veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to introduce legislation establishing the Grid Stabilization and Security Act. [Read More]
Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of an agreement with PJM: [Read More]
Senate Approves Picozzi Bill Enabling World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA
With World Cup soccer set to come to Philadelphia in 2025 and 2026, the Pennsylvania Senate approved unanimously legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) enabling international team doctors to treat their players in the commonwealth. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Two Yaw Measures
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved two energy-related bills sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Bills to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Public Assistance Programs Approved by Pennsylvania Senate
HARRISBURG – Three bills to stop waste, fraud, and abuse in Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and Medical Assistance program were passed by the Pennsylvania Senate today with bipartisan support. Introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Bills 155, 156, and 157 will strengthen the state’s efforts to prevent the […] [Read More]
Pennycuick to Introduce Voter ID Measure
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced she will introduce legislation calling for a constitutional amendment to enhance Pennsylvania’s election security by requiring voters to present identification when voting in person. [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Convenes for First Meeting of New Session
Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee convened for the committee’s first voting meeting of the 2025-26 legislative session at the State Capitol in Harrisburg today. The committee approved two energy-related bills, both sponsored by Yaw. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Regulate Games of Skill Could Generate Millions for Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he will soon introduce legislation that will establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in the commonwealth, with a portion of the generated revenue being directed to the state’s Clean Streams Fund. [Read More]