Mastriano Leads Capitol Rally for Action on Pennsylvania’s Overdose Epidemic
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) led a Capitol rally today to call for action to address Pennsylvania’s fentanyl and opioid overdose epidemic. [Read More]
Robinson’s Boat Registration Bill Becomes Law
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to change the timing of boat registrations in Pennsylvania was signed into law today. [Read More]
Langerholc Issues Statement on Increased Passenger Rail Service in Western Pennsylvania
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a statement today regarding the historic agreement to commence passenger rail improvements: [Read More]
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes House Committee
A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was recently approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
MONDAY: Mastriano to Lead Capitol Rally for Action on Pennsylvania’s Overdose Epidemic
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will lead a Capitol rally Monday in the East Wing Rotunda of the Main Capitol to call for action to address Pennsylvania’s fentanyl and opioid overdose epidemic. [Read More]
Increasing Transparency in State Government
Potential revisions to the Right to Know Law, which allows for Pennsylvania residents and organizations to request information about the operations of state and local agencies, the General Assembly, the judiciary, and state-related universities, were the subject of a hearing of the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
Senate Passes Brooks’ Legislation to Require Testing and Treatment Coverage for Lyme and other Tickborne Diseases
Responding to Pennsylvania’s ranking as the state with the highest number of Lyme disease cases in the nation, Sen. Michele Brooks applauded the Senate’s passage of her legislation to help control the tick population, provide coverage for doctor-recommended Lyme disease treatment, and spread education and awareness of tickborne diseases. [Read More]
Senate Passes Gebhard Bill to Allow for Energy-Efficient Lighting
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), which would allow outdoor advertisers to use energy-efficient lighting, received unanimous Senate support. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Improve Drug Overdose Tracking and Response
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously voted to approve legislation by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that will drastically improve how the commonwealth tracks and responds to drug overdoses. [Read More]
Martin: Senate Approves Bill Crediting Dentists for Charitable Volunteerism
The Senate approved legislation today that would give continuing educational credits to dentists who volunteer at free clinics and charity events, said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]