PA Senate e-newsletters
February 19, 2020 Wolf’s Budget Plan Would Boost Spending and Taxes While Cutting School Safety The $36.1 billion state budget plan presented to lawmakers by Governor Wolf earlier this month would boost state spending by $1.5 billion, increase borrowing by more than a billion dollars, raise taxes and cut a critical school safety program by […] [Read More]
REAL ID Seminar Scheduled for February 12 In conjunction with my colleague Senator Ryan Aument, I look forward to hosting a special seminar on February 12 in Lititz to help community residents learn more about REAL ID. This new option will allow state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to continue to be used as a […] [Read More]
December 20, 2019 Dear Friend: Thank you for taking the time to read this special edition of my e-newsletter. 2019 was an extremely productive year for the state legislature on a number of issues that impact our local communities. This update includes information on some of the bills I introduced this year to help keep […] [Read More]
November 8, 2019 Senate Panel Approves Bill to Protect Sexual Assault Victims Young victims of sexual assault deserve our love and understanding, and they should never be put in a situation in which they face the prospect of seeing their attacker every day. Unfortunately, that nightmare scenario played out for one local student who was […] [Read More]
Hearing Highlights Need for New Resources to Combat Childhood Cancers A cancer diagnosis is one of the most terrifying challenges that any family can face, and the concerns are even more profound when the patient is a child. The Senate Finance Committee recently held a hearing regarding the need for new resources to help identify […] [Read More]
September 12, 2019 Bill Would Support Greater Efficiency in Health Care The cost of health care is one of the biggest concerns for many families throughout Pennsylvania, and increases in these costs put a serious strain on family budgets. I recently introduced a bill that would study the most efficient and effective approaches to health […] [Read More]
August 20, 2019 Focus on Schools New School Threat Reporting System Shows Strong Results The Safe2Say Something anonymous school threat reporting system was created by lawmakers last year to provide a safer environment for students. In the first six months since the program was implemented, more than 23,000 tips were reported about potential threats to […] [Read More]
July 3, 2019 State Budget Funds Vital Services Without a Tax Increase Lawmakers and the governor completed work on the 2019-20 state budget last week. The fiscally responsible budget plan holds the growth of state spending below the rate of inflation, sets aside money as a buffer against future budget shortfalls, invests in education and […] [Read More]
May 9, 2019 Mark Your Calendars: Concealed Carry Seminar Scheduled for May 29 in Kinzers The Second Amendment is among the most important rights of all Americans. However, it is critical for gun owners to understand all of the rights and responsibilities regarding the ownership and use of firearms to avoid putting themselves and others […] [Read More]
In this Edition Senate Approves Bill That Helps Students Facing Extended School Absences Senate Panel Passes Bill Supporting Volunteer Fire Companies Down Syndrome Awareness Day Recognized in Harrisburg Collective Bargaining Transparency Bills Introduced Telephone Town Hall Covers Property Taxes, Prescription Costs and More Concealed Carry Seminar Scheduled for May 29 Save the Date: Event Honoring […] [Read More]
