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October 6, 2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“It’s time to think pink” may be a little corny or maybe in bad taste for a very serious subject, but Breast Cancer Awareness month is all about AWARENESS. I recently spoke with a woman who saw some of our breast cancer educational materials and said, “oh, I’ve got to schedule my mammogram”. That’s the point. Early detection saves lives. No doubt about it. If you are found to have breast cancer, the sooner you and your physician determine what medical treatment is best for you the better. [Read More]

October 2, 2025

WWII POW Returns Home to Gilbertsville

Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (24th District) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Warrant Officer Junior Grade William J. McMichael, 36, killed during World War II will return home Thursday, October 2 with full military honors. [Read More]

October 1, 2025

Sen. Pennycuick Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Area YMCA’s to Inform Residents about the Importance of Early Detection and Treatment

Today, Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (24th District) launched a month-long public awareness campaign partnering with the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PABCA) and regional YMCAs to raise awareness and share information about prevention, early detection, and treatment options for this very challenging diagnosis. [Read More]

September 3, 2025

State Senators Announce SEPTA Express Trains Restored for Eagles Home Opener

Senators Frank Farry (R-6), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Joe Picozzi (R-5) are pleased to announce that SEPTA’s special express trains will run for the Eagles home opener tomorrow night, September 4. SEPTA and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to secure a sponsorship deal with FanDuel to cover the costs. [Read More]

September 2, 2025

Senator Pennycuick Introduces Legislation to Address School Truancy

Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced Senate Bill 984 to address the alarming rise in school truancy and chronic absenteeism across Pennsylvania. [Read More]

August 14, 2025

Pennsylvania Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation

A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2025 as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]

July 31, 2025

AG Sunday, Pa. Senator Pennycuick Host Berks, Montgomery County Law Enforcement Leaders to Discuss Recruitment Challenges, Collaboration Tactics

Attorney General Dave Sunday joined Pa. Senator Tracy Pennycuick and law enforcement leaders across Berks and Montgomery counties Thursday for a roundtable discussion about staff recruitment and retention challenges and other issues as police work to keep communities safe. [Read More]

July 28, 2025

Pennycuick, Argall Tour Rockland Immunochemicals, Review Growing Life Sciences Sector in Southeast Pennsylvania

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Senate Majority Policy Committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) toured the 60,000 sq. ft. lab space of Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. today to learn more about their operations and the blooming life science industry in southeast Pennsylvania. During the tour, they discussed how state government could contribute to advancing this important industry. [Read More]

July 24, 2025

PA Senate Policy Committee, Senator Pennycuick Tour Life Science Company to Promote Growing Bio-Tech Sector

The state Senate Majority Policy Committee and Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will tour Rockland Immunochemicals Inc. on Monday, July 28. The purpose of the visit is learn more about the region's evolving bio-tech sector and what role government can play in advancing this important industry. [Read More]

July 17, 2025

Senate Education Committee Passes Pennycuick Cyber School Reform Measures

This week, the Senate Education Committee voted out two bills to further reform Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools and ensure students are receiving the education they deserve. [Read More]