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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…

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…

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.