News Releases Archives - Page 23 of 27

August 3, 2023

Senator Pennycuick and Representative Mackenzie to Host Dog Days of Summer Open House Saturday, August 5

Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Representative Milou Mackenzie will be hosting a Dog Days of Summer Open House on Saturday, August 5 at 10:00am. This dog-friendly event welcomes the community to spend the afternoon meeting their state officials while having an opportunity to meet other local community partners. Additionally, there will be an Adoption Meet & Greet with Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue. The office will also be collecting donations for local rescues. [Read More]

August 2, 2023

More Disabled Veterans Would Receive Property Tax Relief Under Pennycuick & Brown Legislation

Senators Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) have teamed up to introduce legislation aimed at providing property tax relief to more disabled Pennsylvania veterans by allowing them to reduce the assessed value on their property in relation to their disability rating. [Read More]

July 13, 2023

It’s Not Too Late to Save the State Budget Agreement Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24)

Once again, it’s summer and Pennsylvania is without a new state budget. It’s a story we hear all too often in our state’s capital and I want to take the opportunity to explain why I am a firm supporter of the 2023-24 spending plan that passed the Senate in late June. The $45.5 billion spending […] [Read More]

June 30, 2023

Bill Reforming Pennsylvania’s Probation System Passes Senate

The Senate passed legislation today that would reform Pennsylvania’s probation system to give people a better pathway out of the criminal justice system, according to Sen. Pennycuick. [Read More]

June 27, 2023

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill to Ensure Educational Opportunities for Children of National Guard and Reserve Members

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to reduce the educational challenges faced by children of National Guard and Reserve members was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]

June 27, 2023

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill to Ensure Educational Opportunities for Children of National Guard and Reserve Members

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to reduce the educational challenges faced by children of National Guard and Reserve members was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]

June 26, 2023

Pennycuick Urges Schools to Join New Purple Star School Program to Support Military-Connected Children

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is urging area school districts to take part in the state’s new Purple Star School program to support military-connected children as they relocate to new schools due to a parent’s change in duty station. [Read More]

June 22, 2023

Senate Action Paves the Way for New Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care

A new task force dedicated to the health of women veterans in Pennsylvania will be created following unanimous Senate approval of a measure sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]

June 21, 2023

Senator Pennycuick Recognizes Summer Intern, Giana DePaul on the Senate Floor

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) this week recognized Summer Intern, Giana DePaul, on the Senate floor. Giana is a Senior at Liberty University, a private Baptist University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is expected to graduate in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in public policy. [Read More]

June 19, 2023

Committee Approves Pennycuick, Farry, Boscola Bill Creating Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care

Legislation aimed at providing care for the unique health needs of women veterans was unanimously approved by a Senate committee today, according to sponsors Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]