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.
Senate Passes Rafferty Bill To Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
The State Senate today overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-44) that would help to save lives by providing tougher sanctions for dangerous repeat DUI offenders. Senator Rafferty chairs the Senate Transportation Committee and has been leading efforts to improve Pennsylvania’s inadequate DUI laws.
Corman: Senate Unanimously Passes the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law
(HARRISBURG) – The PA Senate unanimously approved a wide-ranging antihazing measure sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) that focuses on prevention, enforcement and transparency in order to end hazing. Senate Bill 1090 will now be sent to the House for consideration.