Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases
October 22, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), this week advanced legislation that would provide additional protection for domestic violence survivors and their companion animals.  [Read More]

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October 18, 2024

Senator Vogel Closing of the Capitol Hunger Garden

Senator Elder Vogel | Closing of the Capitol Hunger Garden  [Read More]

Brooks, Committee Advance Bill Addressing Oversight of Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions
October 11, 2024

Brooks, Committee Advance Bill Addressing Oversight of Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions

Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), amended House Bill 2344 this week to further provide oversight for hospital acquisitions and major consolidations.  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee
October 9, 2024

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee

The state House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently approved legislation to encourage responsible solar development and protect landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Bills Supporting Emergency Responders
October 8, 2024

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Bills Supporting Emergency Responders

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), today advanced three bills that would support Pennsylvania’s emergency responders.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Votes to Notify Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
October 7, 2024

Senate Education Committee Votes to Notify Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Parents would receive information detailing the warning signs of type 1 diabetes under legislation approved with bipartisan support by the Senate Education Committee today.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans
September 17, 2024

Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror.  [Read More]

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September 6, 2024

Senator Mastriano hosts Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide

In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, on Wednesday (September 4th), Senator Doug Mastriano, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, held a Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide at Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock (Adams County).   [Read More]

PA On-Farm Conservation Efforts the Focus of Legislative Discussion During Ag Progress Days
August 14, 2024

PA On-Farm Conservation Efforts the Focus of Legislative Discussion During Ag Progress Days

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), majority chairs of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, lead discussions surrounding on-farm conservation efforts in Pennsylvania during an informational hearing held during this week’s Ag Progress Days hosted by Penn State University.  [Read More]

Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees to Focus on Farm Conservation Efforts in PA in Joint Hearing
August 12, 2024

Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees to Focus on Farm Conservation Efforts in PA in Joint Hearing

In conjunction with Penn State University’s Annual Ag Progress Days event, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), majority chairs of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees, will hold a joint informational hearing on Wednesday, August 14, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Red Barn Annex, 2710 West Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, 16865.  [Read More]

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