PA Senate e-newsletters
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]
In this Edition Budget Hearings Offer a Glimpse of State Government Performance Telephone Town Hall Scheduled for March 18 Legislation Would Support Pediatric Cancer Research Proposal Aims to Protect Student Sexual Assault Victims New Committee Appointments Offer Leadership Opportunities Budget Hearings Offer a Glimpse of State Government Performance One of the most critical parts of […] [Read More]
New Session Brings Flurry of Activity The opening weeks of a new two-year legislative session often feature a flood of bills being introduced or re-introduced in the General Assembly, and this year is no exception. In the first several weeks of 2019, I have already introduced eight bills designed to address needs and priorities in […] [Read More]
Dear Friend: The 2017-18 Legislative Session has come to an end. I was proud to bring many of the perspectives and ideas that you shared with me to the forefront in Harrisburg. Among the 164 bills that were signed into law over the past two years were several measures I authored based on the input […] [Read More]
November 8, 2018 New Laws Focus on Repeat DUIs, Emergency Responders, Disabled Parking Many of the bills I introduce in the General Assembly directly respond to problems that are brought to my attention by local residents. Thanks to the support and advocacy of members of Lancaster County communities, three of these proposals I authored were […] [Read More]
Dear Friend, One of my most important duties as your state Senator is keeping the lines of communications open with community residents. Electronic newsletter updates enable me to provide information about issues in Harrisburg and in local communities in a timely manner without the need for postage costs. This edition features information on what is […] [Read More]
Senate Passes Tougher Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders Repeat DUI offenders pose a persistent danger to our communities, and far too many local families have had to cope with tragedies created by irresponsible individuals who got behind the wheel while intoxicated. The Senate passed Senator John Rafferty’s Driving Under a Suspended License Bill recently that […] [Read More]
