Langerholc: Major Bridge P3 Initiative Halted by Commonwealth Court
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania today declared Gov. Tom Wolf’s Major Bridge P3 Initiative void ab initio. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Approves Grant Program to Plug Orphaned Wells
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved legislation today that creates a sustainable plan to cap some of Pennsylvania’s orphaned oil and gas wells, Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Senate approves significant health care overhaul on prior authorization, step therapy
The Senate unanimously approved landmark legislation that streamlines the prior authorization and step therapy processes for medical treatment, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]
Martin, Aument Bills to Limit Sexual Content in PA Schools Pass Senate
Two bills sponsored by Sens. Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) intended to increase transparency and empower parents by addressing discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in Pennsylvania schools were passed by the Senate earlier today. [Read More]
Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Increase Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers Approved by Senate
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was approved today by the Senate. [Read More]
Laughlin’s Child Care Facility Smoke Alarm Legislation Heads to Governor
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has sent to the governor Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Senate Bill 563 to improve safety in state-regulated child care facilities, a measure he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie in 2019. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill to Bring Transparency to State-Related Universities Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to shine more light on the finances of state-related universities was unanimously approved by the Senate State Government Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Save Lives and Reduce Roadside Vehicle Accidents
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously voted today to approve legislation by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that will reduce vehicle collisions with tow trucks on the side of roads and highways. [Read More]
State Government Committee Approves Bills to Increase Transparency
The Senate State Government Committee approved legislation to increase the transparency of state and local government in Pennsylvania today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill Protecting Medical Patients Passes Senate Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 167, legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), to protect Pennsylvanians suffering from chronic illness from an inconsistency in the state’s driving under the influence (DUI) law that leaves them vulnerable to wrongful criminal conviction. [Read More]