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Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
October 15, 2026

Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing

POTTSTOWN — Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. “As chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, I have firsthand insight into […]  [Read More]

Pennycuick and Ciresi Award $1 Million Grant for New All-Inclusive Playground in Southeast Pennsylvania
October 14, 2026

Pennycuick and Ciresi Award $1 Million Grant for New All-Inclusive Playground in Southeast Pennsylvania

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rep. Joe Ciresi (D-146) met with officials from Lower Pottsgrove Township and Adventure Grove Inclusive Playground, Inc. today to award a $1 million grant for a new ADA accessible playground at Sanatoga Park.  [Read More]

Pennycuick Announces $1M in Grants for 24th Senate District Career and Tech Schools
October 13, 2026

Pennycuick Announces $1M in Grants for 24th Senate District Career and Tech Schools

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24)  announced today that she has secured state grants to support multiple Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in high schools across the 24th Senate District. The grants, which total $1,000,000, were awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Job Training and Education Program to support CTE facility improvements and new equipment purchases.  [Read More]

Pennycuick: Bipartisan AI Disclosure Bill Set to Become Law
October 8, 2026

Pennycuick: Bipartisan AI Disclosure Bill Set to Become Law

HARRISBURG – Legislation cosponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to require disclosure of AI-generated content used to sell consumer goods is headed for enactment after passage by the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 806 will require disclosure of AI-generated content such as images, audio, video and text used for the sale of consumer goods. The […]  [Read More]

Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm
October 8, 2026

Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm

At the request of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will spotlight the growing concerns surrounding youth over-exposure to social media and the potential harms associated with excessive online engagement.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Pennycuick School Bus Driver Safety Bill
October 6, 2026

Senate Passes Pennycuick School Bus Driver Safety Bill

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a dangerous combination of both passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-5.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
October 6, 2026

Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today.  [Read More]

Judiciary Committee Passes Pennycuick Measure to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims
October 6, 2026

Judiciary Committee Passes Pennycuick Measure to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation Senate Bill 1484 known as Kayleigh’s Law to provide lifetime no-contact orders for victims of certain serious or violent offenses passed the Judiciary Committee today.  [Read More]

Measure to Combat Pennie Fraud Approved by Senate Committee
October 6, 2026

Measure to Combat Pennie Fraud Approved by Senate Committee

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today advanced legislation aimed at combating fraudulent enrollment and protecting the integrity of Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, according to committee chair Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

Pennycuick to Host Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Session Oct. 13
October 5, 2026

Pennycuick to Host Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Session Oct. 13

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is inviting 24th Senate District residents to her upcoming Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness informational session on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Boyertown Area High School, 120 N. Monroe St., Boyertown.  [Read More]

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