May 1, 2020

Public hearing on Wolf Administration’s Plan for Reopening Pennsylvania

JOINT HEARING | Senate Local Government Committee AND Senate Health & Human Services Committee | May 4, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Remote Participation |    [Read More]

 
April 15, 2020

Senate Approves Measures to Create a Better Process for COVID-19 Mitigation

The Senate approved two bills today that would provide some much-needed clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  Listen  [Read More]

 
April 7, 2020

Senate Approves Martin Bill Providing COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Local Governments

The Senate approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that includes emergency measures to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.   Listen  [Read More]

 
February 27, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: Education (Part 2)

During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing, I asked the @PADeptofED for input on whether it would be effective to expand the use of mental health assessments for students and how often they should be done.    [Read More]

 
February 27, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: Education (Part 1)

As sponsor of a bill to fund school safety grants and the Safe2Say Program, I urged the @PADept ofEd to continue that commitment at #PASenate #PABudget hearing. I also asked about capital costs associated with full-day Kindergarten.    [Read More]

 
February 25, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: PennDOT

  At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @PennDOTnews Acting Secretary Yassmin Gramian, I discussed REAL ID, structurally deficient bridges & the need for state/local coordination on transportation planning.   [Read More]

 
February 25, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: LCB

  During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the PA Liquor Control Board, I asked about future plans to upgrade facilities in Lancaster and whether LCB has the flexibility to adjust personnel and staffing.  [Read More]

 
February 24, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: Aging

  During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the Department of Aging, I asked about the impact of skill games on the Lottery Fund, reimbursement rates for struggling service providers and the number of Adult Protective Services reported and substantiated.  [Read More]

 
February 24, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: Auditor General

  During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PAAuditorGen, I asked about audits of managed care organizations.  [Read More]

 
February 24, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: Labor & Industry

  During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing, I spoke with @PALaborIndustry about the importance of modernizing apprenticeship programs, the solvency of the unemployment compensation system and the impact of potential minimum wage increases.  [Read More]

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