Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has introduced legislation to fix state law so families of certain first responders are no longer excluded from receiving “Line of Duty” death benefits. [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the investigation and identification of fraudulent voter registrations in Lancaster County: [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to make the Workers’ Compensation system more efficient by moving more benefit payments from paper checks to direct deposit received final legislative approval Tuesday. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to expand Pennsylvania’s Safe Haven Law, allowing a parent to surrender their unharmed newborn at an urgent care center. [Read More]
The General Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to allow first responders to access workers’ compensation benefits for a post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). [Read More]
As the Capitol Hunger Garden closes out its 14th season, Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20) were joined by other state and local leaders as they reflected on the continued impact the garden has on the Harrisburg community and the importance of having access to fresh, healthy food options. [Read More]
The House of Representatives today unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to establish a statewide rape kit evidence tracking system. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) offered the following statement following PA Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne’s appearance before the Senate: [Read More]
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]
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]
