DiSanto Public Pension Forfeiture Bill Sent to Governor
Harrisburg – Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to ensure that public employees who commit job-related felonies are stripped of their taxpayer-funded pension was approved by the Senate today with House amendments and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk. The Governor has ten days to act on the bill and has said previously that he supports the legislation.
Martin Hosts Capitol Event Highlighting Bipartisan Efforts to Fight Pediatric Cancer
HARRISBURG – A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the Senate and the House of Representatives joined with advocates, medical experts and families affected by pediatric cancer at the state Capitol today to highlight efforts to combat childhood cancers, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).
Reviving The Role Of Rural Hospitals In Improving Community Health
HARRISBURG – Rural hospitals are critical to the health, safety and economic viability of residents and communities throughout much of Pennsylvania, but many are struggling to keep the doors open. With more than 30 rural hospitals currently at risk of closure, Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is joining with Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110th) and the state Department of Health (DOH) to offer innovative ways to continue providing quality health care.
School Safety
Senator Mike Regan joined Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11) at a Capitol news conference to discuss state and federal school safety initiatives.
Public hearing for Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to present their annual report on product pricing
JOINT HEARING
Senate Law & Justice Committee AND House Liquor Control Committee
Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11 AM
Senate Majority Caucus Room
Capitol Hunger Garden Opens for 9th Season
(HARRISBURG) – Today Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) was joined by members of the Legislative Hunger Caucus and numerous hunger awareness advocates, who came together for a public event to mark the ninth season opening of the Capitol Hunger Garden.
Senate Passes Stefano Legislation to Extend Protections To Government Entities, Businesses Victimized by Crime
The state Senate today passed and sent to the House bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) that would allow governments, organizations and businesses to collect restitution if they’re victims of a crime.
Boys Scouts From Across the State Descend Upon the Capitol
(HARRISBURG) – Today, approximately 100 Boy Scouts and leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered at the state Capitol Building to mark the first annual Boy Scout Day at the Capitol.
Scavello Introduces Bill to Implement Property Tax Elimination Chosen by Voters
Harrisburg – Standing with taxpayers from across Pennsylvania, Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) today announced legislation to eliminate residential school property taxes through the state’s existing homestead exclusion program.
Meeting to consider of SB 897, SB 1036, SB 1126, SB 1127, and HB 1979
Meeting to consider of SB 897, SB 1036, SB 1126, SB 1127, and HB 1979.