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Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board, Round 2
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman C. James Fox during round two of the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman C. James Fox during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services, Part 2
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services (Part 2). [Read More]
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board Pt. 2
During PA Senate budget hearings, I asked Pennsylvania Department of Corrections about inmate access to tablets and computers and how much taxpayer money is used to monitor their usage.
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board
Corrections officers at SCI Phoenix work tirelessly to keep our communities safe but sometimes struggle with many hours of mandatory overtime. During PA Senate budget hearings, I asked Department of Corrections how we can alleviate this burden.
27 empty buildings. $20.7 million in annual costs. During this week’s budget hearings, we uncovered the staggering cost of maintaining surplus state properties. I’m working with colleagues to turn these liabilities into assets for our local communities! #PABudget
Yesterday’s #PABudget hearings with the @pastatepolice revealed a major breach in protocol. After the 2025 mansion attack, the Governor bypassed secure locations to move his family back to their personal residence. Why the risk?
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services Pt. 2
During PA Senate budget hearings, I asked @pahumanservices if there was any room to cut from their general operations budget as we work to reduce our spending. Finding efficiencies is critical to preventing future tax increases.
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services Pt. 1
Pottstown Hospital recently closed several departments, causing great concern for nearby communities. I asked @pahumanservices during PA Senate budget hearings how we could better support hospitals and prevent health care deserts.
Budget Hearing Q&A: : Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Taxpayers spent $20.7 million maintaining empty properties in places like Hamburg last year. During PA Senate budget hearings, I asked the Dept. of General Services how the state is working to return these properties to productive use.
I recently met with Lower Pottsgrove Township Police Department to see their new equipment purchased through a $21,260 grant I helped secure in 2025.
We discussed their transition to a new facility, the challenges many local law enforcement agencies are facing, and initiatives they are working on to keep Lower Pottsgrove residents safe.
I look forward to continuing these meetings with first responders across my district throughout this year. 🚓
Budget Hearing Q&A: State Police
Further questioning @pastatepolice, I inquired if the agency reached out to federal law enforcement agencies for their input on upgrading the governor’s security and the protection of him and his family.
Budget Hearing Q&A: State Police
During the #PASenate state budget hearing, I asked the @pastatepolice to explain its requested 20% increase in its law enforcement IT budget as well as about security upgrade procedures to the governor’s residence.
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’m joining colleagues today as we kick off two weeks of public hearings on Pennsylvania’s 2026–27 budget, beginning with the @pastatepolice and the Pennsylvania Department of General Services.
Watch the livestream, view the full schedule, and access daily summaries ➡️ pasenategop.com
This week, I stopped by Lower Frederick Township Police Department to see their recent facility renovations and the new police vehicle they purchased with grant funding I helped secure in 2025. I’m glad to have opportunities to connect with local law enforcement officials and discuss additional investments needed for community safety in Lower Frederick Township.
Also, while passing through Lower Frederick Township this week, I noticed the sign outside the municipal building is badly damaged.
Fortunately, I helped secure funding for the township to replace it with a modern digital sign through a $99,510 grant from the LSA Statewide Program.
This investment will not only improve visibility and communication for residents but also give the municipal building a fresh, updated look. I’m proud to support projects that strengthen local infrastructure and enhance community engagement. 🚓
