Aument Bill to Attract More Employers and Residents to PA Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to incentivize more people and employers to move to Pennsylvania received bipartisan support from the Senate today. [Read More]
Robinson Bill to Modernize Membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board Approved by Senate
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to modernize the membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board was unanimously approved today by the state Senate. [Read More]
Regan: Senate Approves Police Retirement Buy Back Bill
The Senate approved legislation today expanding pension benefits for law enforcement officers who want to buy back prior police service, Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) announced. [Read More]
House Committee Advances Laughlin’s Data Breach Notification Legislation
The House State Government Committee has sent to the full House of Representatives for consideration Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Mastriano Bill to Fund the Police and Protect Neighborhoods
The Senate Law and Justice Committee today unanimously passed legislation introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37) to establish the “Law Enforcement Recovery Grant.” The grant program will assist agencies facing staff shortages and agencies in communities that have seen an uptick in violent crime and drug trafficking. [Read More]
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Bartolotta, Hughes Bill to Improve Business Opportunities with State Contracts
The Senate State Government Committee held a hearing to consider the impact of Senate Bill 1140, legislation sponsored by Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Vincent Hughes. The bill would more competitively position small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses for Commonwealth contracts. [Read More]
State Government Committee Votes to Ban Russian Investments
Two bills to stop Pennsylvania tax dollars from supporting the Russian government were approved today following a public hearing by the Senate State Government Committee, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the committee chairman. [Read More]
Senate Local Government Committee Votes to Update County Code, Municipal Advertising Rules
The Senate Local Government Committee has reported to the full Senate two bills aimed at improving local government operations, said Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Stefano’s Fire Measures Advance in Senate
This past week, two bills sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) supporting firefighters advanced in the Senate. [Read More]
Senate Passes Gebhard Bill to Improve Motor Carrier Safety
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve highway safety regarding large motor carriers – including heavy trucks, public transit buses and coach buses – was passed by the Senate. [Read More]