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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.

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.