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Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Rise of AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Senators Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20) have introduced a bill to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Waive Interest on Short-Term Budget Impasse Loans
Pennsylvania counties, early education programs, rape prevention and domestic violence prevention centers could pay no interest on loans from the Pennsylvania Treasury under legislation approved by the Senate today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Republicans to Introduce Legislation Providing Loan Interest Forgiveness to Counties and Head Start
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced their intention to introduce legislation forgiving the interest on loans following the announcement by State Treasurer Stacy Garrity to help Head Start providers and counties during the state budget impasse. [Read More]
Senator Martin Calls for Accountability from Governor Shapiro on Energy Policy
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today in reaction to Governor Shapiro’s comments yesterday on energy policy: [Read More]
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Earlier this week, WellSpan Health brought its mobile mammography unit to the PA Capitol. The mobile unit helps more women get screened for breast cancer without having to visit the hospital.
I was proud to congratulate Krista Hair – a member of my Capitol team and a breast cancer survivor – for being named the 2025 Pink Ribbon Award winner by @pabreastcancer. Krista’s work and advocacy are so impressive, and she brings positivity everywhere she goes!
On my way home recently from the Capitol, I had a chance to present a Senate Citation to Coach Kevin Franklin for being recognized as the 2025 Women’s Developmental Coach of the Year by USA Wrestling. It was great meeting with him and some of his great student athletes!
Farmers help put food on our tables and clothes on our backs. Today, we pause to give thanks to all the farmers who work hard every day contributing to strong communities and a strong country!
