January 5, 2026
2026 Brings New Laws—and a Renewed Commitment to Pennsylvanians
The start of a new year is always a moment for reflection—and for action. [Read More]
Op-Eds
December 1, 2025
A No New Tax Increase Budget Moves Pennsylvania Forward
By: Senator Tracy Pennycuick I’m pleased to report that after many months of intense meetings; we were able to negotiate a more reasonable spending plan with important policy improvements with no tax increases on Pennsylvania families or businesses. The FY 2025-2026 state budget places Pennsylvania on a stronger economic footing and positions the Commonwealth for […] [Read More]
October 27, 2025
RGGI Raises Energy Prices
Electricity prices are going up. Projections for residences are as high as 10 to 20 percent and roughly 30 percent for business owners. [Read More]
August 14, 2025
Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Budget Update
Over the last several weeks I have heard from residents about Pennsylvania's budget and funding for SEPTA. [Read More]
July 30, 2025
Pennsylvania is Leading the Way in AI and Energy Independence
By: Senator Tracy Pennycuick As Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate and Communications Committee, I attended the recent AI and energy summit hosted by U.S. Senator Dave McCormick. I had the opportunity to meet and hear first-hand from some of the world’s biggest companies who pledged over $90 billion in investments to accelerate the development of […] [Read More]
June 25, 2025
Rethinking Education
In fourth grade, kids no longer just learn to read, but read to learn. If a child doesn’t know how to read by fourth grade they can quickly fall behind. [Read More]
April 14, 2025
OP-ED: Sustaining Our EMS System
In 2021, in Berks and Montgomery counties, over 2 million emergency medical calls were made, according to the most recent data provided by the Pennsylvania State EMS Data Bridge, a collection and reporting system for EMS in PA. [Read More]
February 10, 2025
OP-ED: Pennsylvania’s Budget Proposal: Balancing Priorities with Fiscal Accountability
I heard it said recently that it’s great politics to be all things to all people. [Read More]
November 25, 2024
Gen Zer’s Disillusioned with Higher Ed Seek Trade Jobs
Pennsylvania is fortunate to have some of the best schools in the nation. We also have the distinction of having the eighth highest college cost in the country with the average annual cost of tuition and room and board at around $45,400. [Read More]
November 7, 2024
Steps We’ve Taken to Support Pennsylvania Veterans
Veterans Day is an opportunity for us to acknowledge the debt of gratitude owed to the men and women of Pennsylvania who have answered the call to serve our nation in uniform for decades. [Read More]