Enews Updates – July 8, 2021
In this Update: Parents have until July 15 to Choose Additional Year of Education for their Child Following Pandemic Disruptions 2021-22 State Budget in Detail Bills of Note Passed by the Senate in 2021 Bipartisan Task Force Recommends Steps to Improve Juvenile Justice System Avoiding Tick Bites and Lyme Disease $188,000 Green Light-Go Grant Awarded […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – July 2, 2021
General Assembly Approves Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Boosts Rainy Day Fund, Supports Schools, Roads and Nursing Homes The Senate approved a 2021-22 state budget that supports Pennsylvania’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing a financial safety net for the future. The plan now goes to the governor’s desk for enactment […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – June 25, 2021
Senate Approves Bill Honoring Memory of Local Veteran The Senate approved my legislation on Thursday to recognize the sacrifice and service of a local resident during the Vietnam War. Senate Bill 759 designates a bridge on northbound Route 119 over Route 286 in White Township, Indiana County, as the Specialist Five Timothy Rice Memorial Bridge. […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – June 17, 2021
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Legislative Approval of RGGI Deal The Senate approved, by a solid 35-15 bipartisan, veto-proof vote, a bill I introduced that would require Legislative approval of the Governor’s proposal to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Senate Bill 119, which creates the Pennsylvania Carbon Dioxide Cap and Trade Authorization […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – June 11, 2021
Committee Approves Plan to Support Transportation Improvements On Tuesday, the Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved legislation I introduced to expeditiously reduce the amount of funding diverted each year from essential transportation improvement projects to support State Police operations. Video of the committee meeting. Senate Bill 242 significantly expedites the timeframe for reducing the diversion of […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – June 3, 2021
In this Update: Funding Available for Broadband Deployment Projects State Restrictions on Senior Community Centers Relaxed New Law Updates CDL Licensing Requirements Fundraising Option for First Responders, Veterans Groups and Nonprofits Approved by Senate Senate Sends “Motorcycle Lemon Law” to House of Representatives Funding Available for Broadband Deployment Projects Projects that facilitate the deployment […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – May 27, 2021
Senate Approves SGOC Option for First Responders, Veterans Groups Recognizing that the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place a severe financial crisis on numerous volunteer and veterans’ organizations, the Senate approved legislation on Tuesday that will provide a crucial financial lifeline for those vital community organizations. Senate Bill 243, which I introduced, […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – May 21, 2021
Rallying Against RGGI This past week, I participated in a rally in Pittsburgh opposing Governor Wolf’s efforts to enter Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). I will continue to fight for the family-sustaining jobs that Governor Wolf is trying to eliminate through his unilateral attempts to enact a carbon tax. The Governor’s carbon […] [Read More]
Restoring Balance to Emergency Declarations is Your Choice Tomorrow
Restoring Balance to Emergency Declarations is Your Choice Tomorrow The COVID-19 pandemic has created extraordinary challenges that clearly require the cooperation of all branches and levels of government. Unfortunately, Governor Wolf has maintained nearly absolute power over the past year, disregarding the opinions of lawmakers and the public. The impact of that unilateral governance has […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – May 13, 2021
In this Update: Senate Approves Plan to Offer Additional Year of Education Due to COVID-19 Senate Acts to Preserve Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors Measure to Boost Donations for Breast Cancer Research Passed by Senate Tuesday: Emergency Declaration Questions on the Primary Election Ballot PA Set to Transition to New Unemployment Compensation System No Answers […] [Read More]