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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Pennycuick: Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Available in March
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) urges interested area seniors to make an appointment now to attend one of several events in March providing assistance in applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. [Read More]
Pennycuick to Host Annual Youth Fishing Derby, April 27
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) invites children 14 and under to her annual Youth Fishing Derby at Bergey Park (675 Bergeys Mill Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473) on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Brown Announce Clearinghouse for Local Government Cybersecurity Resources
Pennsylvania’s thousands of local governments can access resources to combat the constant threat of cyberattacks with a new web clearinghouse unveiled by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Pennycuick: Women Veterans Sought for June 10 PA Capitol Ceremony Celebrating Their Service
U.S. Army combat veteran Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is inviting Pennsylvania women who served in the armed forces to take part in a state Capitol ceremony celebrating their service. [Read More]
Pennycuick Offers Federal and State Tax Forms
To help navigate the upcoming tax season, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is pleased to announce that her Red Hill office is now offering both federal and state tax forms along with their appropriate booklets. [Read More]
Pennycuick and Bradford Present Ceremonial Check for Perkiomen Township’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Grant
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rep. Matthew Bradford (D-70) met on Thursday afternoon at Perkiomen Township’s municipal building to present a ceremonial check for the Township’s recent award of $250,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. [Read More]
Pennycuick and Phillips-Hill Propose Legislation to Elevate Chief Information Officer to Cabinet Level Position
Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) announced their intention to introduce legislation aimed at elevating the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Commonwealth to a cabinet-level position. [Read More]
Thursday: Senate Committees to Host Allentown Discussion on PA Semiconductor Production and Workforce Pipeline
Members of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, chaired by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and others will discuss Pennsylvania semiconductor production and workforce pipeline at a Lehigh Valley event this week. [Read More]
Senate Hearing on Office of Administration Data Loss set for Wednesday
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and the Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), will hold a joint public hearing this week on the recent Office of Administration (OA) server data loss. [Read More]
Cybersecurity Threats Faced by Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Examined by Senate Committees
Cybersecurity threats faced by local governments and municipal authorities were the focus of a public hearing today held by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and the Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Wednesday: Joint Senate Hearing to Examine Cybersecurity Threats Faced by Local Governments and Municipal Authorities
Cybersecurity threats faced by local governments and municipal authorities will be the focus of a public hearing this week held by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and the Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Grants Rewarded for Two Projects in Montgomery County
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks) announced today that two projects in Montgomery County were awarded grants through Act 13. The two projects that will be receiving funding are: [Read More]
Pennycuick, Scheuren Announce Grants Rewarded for Three Projects in Montgomery County
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks) and Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today that three projects in Montgomery County were rewarded grants through Act 13. The three projects are as follows: [Read More]
Pennycuick Issues Statement on District Attorney Krasner’s Challenge of SEPTA Public Safety Measure
Senate Communication & Technology Committee Chair Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) issued the following statement today in response to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filing an injunction for Act 40 of 2023. [Read More]
Pennycuick Outlines Highlights of 2023 Legislative Year
As we begin another year, I’d like to take time to briefly look back on some highlights of 2023 and my first year in the Pennsylvania Senate. This past year has been challenging but I believe we have made a real difference in several critical areas that help Pennsylvanians. [Read More]