Argall: Pennsylvania Colleges Must Fight Campus Antisemitism
July 25, 2024

Argall: Pennsylvania Colleges Must Fight Campus Antisemitism

After hearing disturbing accounts of antisemitism on college campuses across Pennsylvania, state Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) called on college administrators to take stronger actions against the perpetrators of this hatred during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee.  [Read More]

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July 18, 2024

Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Signed into Law

Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania was signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

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July 12, 2024

Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Headed to Governor’s Desk

Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor’s desk, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Subpoenas Shapiro Cabinet Official
July 10, 2024

Senate Committee Subpoenas Shapiro Cabinet Official

The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), today voted to subpoena one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s cabinet officials – Revenue Secretary Pat Browne – to obtain tax information about the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ).  [Read More]

Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses
July 2, 2024

Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that the Senate Education Committee will convene a public hearing about the impact of rising antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The hearing will be held in the State Capitol on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building.  [Read More]

PA Legislators Announce Relaunch of Bipartisan,  Bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus
July 1, 2024

PA Legislators Announce Relaunch of Bipartisan, Bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus

Pennsylvania state Sens. John Kane (D-9) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and state Reps. Robert Matzie (D-16) and Tom Mehaffie (R-106) today announced the relaunch of the Nuclear Energy Caucus.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Military Promotions
June 27, 2024

Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Military Promotions

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Wednesday advanced the nominations of nine Pennsylvania National Guard officers designated for promotion.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Military, Veterans and HazMat Measures
June 13, 2024

Senate Committee Advances Military, Veterans and HazMat Measures

On Tuesday, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved three measures important to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania veterans, and another in support of local HazMat providers, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the committee.  [Read More]

Stefano Bills on Nursing Accreditation, Utility Stakeholder Groups, Pass Senate Committee
June 12, 2024

Stefano Bills on Nursing Accreditation, Utility Stakeholder Groups, Pass Senate Committee

In a meeting today, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee voted in favor of two bills sponsored by committee chairman, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32).  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights
June 12, 2024

Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights

Legislation to gather information about the conditions of schools to determine how much funding is needed for repairs was approved by the Senate Education Committee today.  [Read More]

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