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June 3, 2022

**Media Advisory** Senators Speaking at Rally to Oppose Bridge Tolling

Several Pennsylvania senators will be joining members of the No P3 Bridge Tolls Coalition, an organization against the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiative, to voice opposition to the Wolf administration’s plan to toll interstate bridges in Pennsylvania, starting with the following nine bridges. | Wednesday, June 8, 2022   [Read More]

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June 2, 2022

Stefano, Others Highlight Solutions to EMS Struggles

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, hosted a press conference to highlight legislation that would address issues faced by the emergency medical services (EMS) community on Monday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in front of the Emergency Responder Plaza along North Street in Harrisburg.   [Read More]

Reducing Partisanship in Redistricting
May 25, 2022

Reducing Partisanship in Redistricting

After controversy in this year’s decennial process of redrawing district lines for the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, the Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-29), took action today by advancing two constitutional amendments to ensure future redistricting efforts are less partisan.  [Read More]

DiSanto: Senate Committee Preserves CHIP Family Choice
May 24, 2022

DiSanto: Senate Committee Preserves CHIP Family Choice

Today the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved three bills which included approval of telehealth for outpatient psychiatric clinics, financial solvency regulation for insurance companies, and preserving options for CHIP families.  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
May 24, 2022

Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee reported out two bills during a voting meeting held Tuesday in the state Capitol, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

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May 24, 2022

Committee approves legislation to enhance outdoor options for restaurants, taverns, breweries

The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland), approved legislation that would allow restaurants, bars, taverns, breweries and hotels with outdoor seating to have music during certain hours.  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Bill Increasing Graduation Pathways Advances
May 24, 2022

Senator Martin’s Bill Increasing Graduation Pathways Advances

The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today that closes a scoring loophole for the Keystone Exams, Chairman Scott Martin (R-13) said.  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
May 23, 2022

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a voting meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, in Room 461, Main Capitol, to consider the following legislation:  [Read More]

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May 23, 2022

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Stefano to Host Working Animal Appreciation Day on May 24

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is hosting a Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol Complex.   [Read More]

Media Advisory – Senate Panel Schedules Public Hearing at SEPTA on Safety and Sustainability
May 6, 2022

Media Advisory – Senate Panel Schedules Public Hearing at SEPTA on Safety and Sustainability

A public hearing will be held on Monday at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) headquarters to hear testimony on the safety and sustainability of public transportation.  [Read More]

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