The Senate voted today to create a new task force to help keep young people safe from potential threats online, according to one of the co-authors of the measure, Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate today paid tribute to the life and career of former State Representative Katie True, who passed away on October 7, 2025. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted concerns about potential cuts to cyber charter schools, unfilled seats for pre-K programs, and ways to boost student achievement statewide during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions Secretary Carrie Rowe, Ed.D., during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education (Part 2). [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions Secretary Carrie Rowe, Ed.D., during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education (Part 1). [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee members used today’s budget hearings with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and presidents of several universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to highlight the negative impacts of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy policies, and ways to strengthen post‑secondary educational institutions. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions the university presidents during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for East Stroudsburg University, Indiana University of PA, Millersville University and West Chester University [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions PUC Chairman Stephen DeFrank during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Public Utility Commission. [Read More]
