PA Senate e-newsletters
In this Update: Senator Martin Votes for State System Reform for Sustainability and Student Affordability Final Day for Parents to Select Student Grade Level Retainment Legislative Reapportionment Commission Update 2021 Legislative Roundup: Children & Families State Government Merger to Save Taxpayer Dollars Preventing Child Deaths in Hot Cars Increased Unemployment Compensation Fraud and Identity Theft […] [Read More]
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 Parents have until July 15 […] [Read More]
In this Update: General Assembly Approves Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Boosts Rainy Day Fund, Supports Schools, Roads and Nursing Homes Senator Martin’s Pediatric Cancer Research Program Passes with Budget Senate Sets Rules for Name, Image and Likeness Compensation for College Athletes through Senators Martin, Tomlinson, Browne, and Williams Measure Senator Martin’s Teacher […] [Read More]
In this Update: Work Continues on 2021-22 State Budget Martin, Aument and Hughes Resolution to Create 2030 Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness Approved by Senate Senate Passes Plan for Voter Verification Constitutional Amendment Senate Sends Bill to Rein in Health Secretary’s Power, Ban Vaccine Passports to Governor’s Desk Bill to Expand Senior Access to […] [Read More]
In this Update: Senate Special Committee Releases Report on Election Reforms Bill to Improve Safety in Daycare Facilities Approved by Senate Senate Votes to Permit “Mixed Drinks to Go” Permanently and Enacts Other Steps to Help Hospitality Sector Employers Legislation Preserving Nursing Home Visits During a Pandemic Approved by General Assembly Senate Approves Bill Requiring […] [Read More]
In this Update: General Assembly Terminates Emergency Declaration, Ensures Key Waivers Remain Senator Martin Hosts Girls Wrestling State Champions in the Capitol Senate Votes to Rein in Health Secretary’s Power, Ban Vaccine Passports Increasing Community-Based Services in Schools Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended Something to Celebrate this Flag Day U.S. Army Marks 246 […] [Read More]
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]
In this Update: Honoring Those Who Gave All this Memorial Day Martin Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research Clears House Committee Senate Approves Regulatory Reform Measures to Spur Job Creation Martin Highlights May EDS Awareness Month In PA Measures Aimed at Improving Broadband Access Approved Reminder: Changes Coming to Unemployment Compensation System Next […] [Read More]
In this Update: Voters Approve Constitutional Amendments to Improve Emergency Response House Finance Committee Prepares for Vote on Senator Martin’s Pediatric Cancer Legislation Citizens can Comment on PennDOT Plan to Toll Highway Bridges Senate Holds Two Public Hearings on 5G Deployment in Pennsylvania Capitol Hunger Garden Breaks Ground on 11th Season Observing National EMS Week […] [Read More]
What a YES Vote Means for Tomorrow’s Primary Election I wanted to reach out today to provide one last reminder that two proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution being considered by voters in tomorrow’s Primary Election. Unfortunately, primary elections are usually treated as a rather ho-hum event by the electorate. All too often it is […] [Read More]
