Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 12, 2025

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee

Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Veterans Workforce Programs
March 10, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Veterans Workforce Programs

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Glenfield next week at the invitation of Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to discuss strategies to connect Pennsylvania veterans with workforce initiatives and other services.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Governor’s Budget Office
March 6, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Governor’s Budget Office

As the Senate Appropriations Committee concluded its three-week review of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal, members pointed out abundant flaws in the plan that could lead to budget shortfalls and tax increases in the near future.   [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
March 5, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Numerous concerns were shared today about the excessive proposed spending and understated future expenses in the Department of Human Services during the Senate Appropriations Committee’s ongoing review of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Office of the State Fire Commissioner
March 4, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Office of the State Fire Commissioner

Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee highlighted the growing costs of the Department of Corrections and lack of clarity in future planning during budget hearings today.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Agriculture, Department of Community and Economic Development
February 27, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Agriculture, Department of Community and Economic Development

Shapiro Administration officials faced questions about cuts to funding for Avian Influenza and workforce development amidst a flurry of new proposed spending during public hearings of the Senate Appropriations Committee today.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
February 26, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education

Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted numerous concerns related to education funding and declining student achievement during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department Environmental Protection, Department of Aging
February 25, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department Environmental Protection, Department of Aging

Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee discussed the need for continued improvements in the environmental permitting process, sharply criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to increase electricity taxes on Pennsylvanians, and explored the impact of potential shortfalls in the Lottery Fund during budget hearings today.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of State, Department of Transportation
February 20, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of State, Department of Transportation

Senate Appropriations Committee members raised serious questions about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans to limit funding for road and bridge projects while increasing funding for mass transit during budget hearings today.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Pennsylvania State Police, Department of Health
February 19, 2025

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Pennsylvania State Police, Department of Health

Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee highlighted concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to legalize adult use cannabis and his use of the State Police’s airplanes during budget hearings today.  [Read More]

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