News Releases Archives - Page 9 of 18

April 10, 2024

Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers

Students in Pennsylvania would have access to more affordable post-secondary education options leading to quality careers in the state under a plan announced today by Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Senate Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument (R-Lancaster), Senate Education Committee Chair David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks). [Read More]

April 10, 2024

Senate Prioritizes Community Safety by Passing Bill to Strengthen Bail Determination Process for Dangerous Individuals

The Senate passed legislation to strengthen the bail determination process for dangerous individuals, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), one of the measure’s prime sponsors. [Read More]

April 9, 2024

Pennycuick: Committee Approves Measure Recognizing Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam

Korean Americans who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces would receive the same state veterans benefits as their U.S. counterparts under legislation approved today by a Senate committee, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]

April 4, 2024

Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in April

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is holding special hours in April to provide assistance to residents applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and urges interested area seniors to make an appointment. [Read More]

March 28, 2024

Sen. Pennycuick, Rep. Scheuren Announce $600,000 Grant for Lower Salford Township

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks) and Representative Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today that Lower Salford Township has received a $600,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority's Multimodal Transportation Fund. [Read More]

March 27, 2024

Pennycuick Announces Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in Berks and Montgomery Counties

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the following grants in the 24th district, which includes parts of Berks and Montgomery Counties. [Read More]

March 26, 2024

Pennycuick: Women Veterans have Until April 5 to Sign Up for PA Capitol Ceremony Celebrating Their Service

U.S. Army combat veteran Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) says the April 5 deadline is approaching for Pennsylvania women who served in the armed forces to register for a state Capitol ceremony celebrating their service. [Read More]

March 22, 2024

Letter to the Editor: EMS, Taxpayers Should Not Bear Burden of Transporting Prisoners

In an emergency, when we need medical help, we call 911. We have come to expect that highly trained EMS personnel will arrive in a timely manner to help those who need medical assistance. [Read More]

March 20, 2024

Senate Committee Approves Bill in the Fight Against Fentanyl

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. [Read More]

March 20, 2024

Pennycuick Hears Concerns from Montgomery, Berks Residents about Gov. Shapiro’s Proposed State Budget

On Tuesday, March 19, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) held a telephone Town Hall for residents in her district to discuss Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-2025 budget. Governor Shapiro has proposed a $48.3 billion budget, a spending increase of roughly $3.2 billion. To fund his new initiatives, the Governor proposes to spend down the state’s Rainy-Day Fund, which the state uses in the event of emergencies. [Read More]