Senate Passes Pennycuick School Bus Driver Safety Bill
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a dangerous combination of both passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-5. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today. [Read More]
Judiciary Committee Passes Pennycuick Measure to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation Senate Bill 1484 known as Kayleigh’s Law to provide lifetime no-contact orders for victims of certain serious or violent offenses passed the Judiciary Committee today. [Read More]
Measure to Combat Pennie Fraud Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today advanced legislation aimed at combating fraudulent enrollment and protecting the integrity of Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, according to committee chair Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Pennycuick to Host Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Session Oct. 13
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is inviting 24th Senate District residents to her upcoming Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness informational session on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Boyertown Area High School, 120 N. Monroe St., Boyertown. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill to Create a License Plate to Honor Green Star Families Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to create a license plate to honor Green Star Families in this Commonwealth passed the Senate today. Green Star Veterans are veterans lost to suicide. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill Prohibiting Data Centers from Shielding Information from the Public Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to prohibit the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in data center development was unanimously approved today by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, which she chairs. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bipartisan Legislation to Ban “Nudification” Apps Passes Senate
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24th) legislation to ban “nudification” applications from being developed, operated, or made available in Pennsylvania, including through online application marketplaces, passed the Senate today 49-0. Senate Bill 1368 passed the Senate Communications and Technology, chaired by Pennycuick, with unanimous support in June. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Robinson, Senate Veterans Hold Press Conference to Highlight Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today held a press conference with Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37); Chris Dush (R-25) and Gene Yaw (R-23) to highlight Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Grants for Community Organizations in 24th Senate District
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced today that she has successfully secured several grants to support a wide range of community projects throughout the 24th Senate District. These investments, which total nearly $500,000, were awarded through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. [Read More]
Pennycuick Awards $750k Grant to Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) visited Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue (BAFR) on Monday to award a $750,000 grant she secured for the organization’s upcoming purchase of a new fire apparatus. The funding, provided through the PA Department of Community & Economic Development, will allow the fire company to replace its aging ladder truck. [Read More]
Turning Contaminated Sites into Community Assets
For many years, communities across Pennsylvania faced a difficult challenge when it came to redeveloping former industrial properties. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Over $1.1 Million in Grants to Support Berks County Projects
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) announced grants she secured for community projects in Berks County today. [Read More]
Pennycuick and Mackenzie Announce Over $750k in Grants to Support Montgomery County Communities
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-131) announced grants they secured for projects in Montgomery County today. [Read More]
Pennycuick and Scheuren Announce Over $1.1 Million in Grants to Support Montgomery County Communities
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-147) announced grants they secured for projects in Montgomery County today. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Over $3.7 Million to Support Montgomery County Projects
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced grants she secured for community projects in Montgomery County today. The awards, which total over $3.7 million, were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) through the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Program. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick To Host Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will host her annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the East Greenville Fire Company Banquet Hall, 401 Washington Street, in East Greenville. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for check in, and the event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. [Read More]
Introduces Measure to Prohibit Foreign Entities from Controlling Data Centers
PA Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today introduced legislation to prohibit foreign control of sensitive data center infrastructure in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduces Measure to Stem Fraud in State Health Insurance Program
Today, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) introduced legislation to address improper enrollment, waste, and fraud in Pennsylvania’s Health Insurance Exchange Authority called Pennie. [Read More]
Pennycuick Issues Statement in Response to Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order Regarding Data Centers
State Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) issued the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro signing an executive order on data centers: [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Grants for Community Organizations in the 24th Senate District
This week, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) visited several libraries and non-profits in her district to announce grants she secured in support of community services and cultural organizations. [Read More]
Pennycuick Applauds Fed Ruling to Temporarily Control Synthetic Kratom
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) applauded the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announcement to temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—a powerful compound associated with kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The temporary designation would last two years initially; and potentially one additional year while permanent scheduling proceedings are underway. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick Meets with Local Emergency Responders and Victims Services to Review Grants for Communities
Last week, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick met with local emergency responders and county services to award and review several grant initiatives she helped secure in 2026. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill Providing Police and Firefighter Pension COLAs Included in PA Budget
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to provide a long-overdue cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retired municipal police officers and firefighters was included in the FY 2026-2027 state budget and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature. [Read More]
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) Issued the Following Statement regarding Passage of the FY 2026-2027 Budget
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate voted for a budget that respects taxpayers, expands educational opportunities, and protects our most vulnerable citizens. [Read More]