PA Senate e-newsletters
Dear Friends, With Veterans Day approaching, we pause to recognize and thank all those who have served our nation. We invite veterans, and those who know veterans, to subscribe to our monthly Veterans eNews. Stay informed on resources, community updates, and initiatives that support our veteran community, you can sign up here. Your service is […] [Read More]
Dear Friends, As Election Day approaches, please remember to be respectful of poll workers and fellow voters. Many of these workers are your neighbors, volunteering their time to help voting run smoothly for everyone. Thank you to all who serve on Election Day! Sincerely, In this Update: Bill Requiring Parental Notification of School Weapons Incidents […] [Read More]
Dear Friends, As the weather gets colder, heating bills tend to go up. Helping keep electricity prices low is a priority. One of the big cost drivers is the state’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). It allows the Governor to unilaterally raise electricity taxes without going through the legislative process. As you’ll […] [Read More]
Dear Friends, As the state budget impasse enters its 4th month, I am continuing the fight for a responsible spending plan that helps Pennsylvania thrive and grow without overburdening taxpayers with unsustainable levels of new spending. I believe we can – and should – provide counties, school districts, social service providers and others with the […] [Read More]
Dear Friends, As technology continues to advance at an incredible pace, it’s important that our laws evolve to protect our most vulnerable citizens, our children. This week, I introduced legislation to establish clear, age-appropriate standards for minors interacting with AI chatbots. My bill focuses on safeguarding children from harmful or unsafe content and ensuring that […] [Read More]
In this Update: Sharing Veterans Stories Veterans Island Project 10th Anniversary Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses Helping Disabled Veterans Enjoy Outdoor Activities Fort Indiantown Gap and Lickdale Veterans Outreach Center Tour VA Offers Yearlong Community Care Authorizations VA Awards $818 Million in Grants to Combat Veteran Homelessness Submit Mileage-Only Travel Claims with the VA Mobile App All […] [Read More]
Dear Friends, Like many of you, I am deeply concerned that the state does not have a budget. In August, the Senate passed a budget at last year’s level as a first step. The state could have immediately begun disbursing nearly $47.6 billion to counties, schools and hospitals, without the need for any new taxes […] [Read More]
Mobile Office Hours – Locations & Times Dear Friends, As a taxpayer, you have every right to know how your hard-earned dollars are being spent by your government. To provide more transparency to state government and more information about state finances, please visit PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s webpage here. You can also explore local government […] [Read More]
Mobile Office Hours – Locations & Times Dear Friends, Each week, the Governor and General Assembly move closer to resolving disagreements over a 2025-2026 state budget. It is imperative we pass a budget to provide our schools, social service organizations, counties, and other critical entities with the state resources they need. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania’s $3.5 billion […] [Read More]
Mobile Office Hours – Locations & Times Dear Friends, In early August, Senate Republicans took action by passing a budget bill to provide funding at the levels included in the final budget for FY 2024-25. If the House had approved Senate Bill 160, the state could have immediately begun disbursing nearly $47.6 billion, without the […] [Read More]
