Pennycuick Secures First In Math Hands On! Kits for All Elementary Schools in the 24th Senate District
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the launch of a new program in partnership with First In Math®, supported by state funding she secured through the 2026-27 Commonwealth Budget for elementary schools across the 24th Senate District. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Langerholc, Brown Bill to Improve Rape Kit Testing Backlog Heads for Enactment
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to expedite the testing of rape kits, moving it a step closer to enactment. [Read More]
Senate Approves Stronger Reporting Requirements for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Senate voted unanimously today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sexual abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI), according to Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Senate Passes Pennycuick Measure to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) proposed Kayleigh’s Law to provide lifetime no-contact orders for victims of certain serious or violent offenses passed the state Senate today. [Read More]
Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
POTTSTOWN — Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. “As chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, I have firsthand insight into […] [Read More]
Pennycuick and Ciresi Award $1 Million Grant for New All-Inclusive Playground in Southeast Pennsylvania
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rep. Joe Ciresi (D-146) met with officials from Lower Pottsgrove Township and Adventure Grove Inclusive Playground, Inc. today to award a $1 million grant for a new ADA accessible playground at Sanatoga Park. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces $1M in Grants for 24th Senate District Career and Tech Schools
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced today that she has secured state grants to support multiple Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in high schools across the 24th Senate District. The grants, which total $1,000,000, were awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Job Training and Education Program to support CTE facility improvements and new equipment purchases. [Read More]
Pennycuick: Bipartisan AI Disclosure Bill Set to Become Law
HARRISBURG – Legislation cosponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to require disclosure of AI-generated content used to sell consumer goods is headed for enactment after passage by the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 806 will require disclosure of AI-generated content such as images, audio, video and text used for the sale of consumer goods. The […] [Read More]
Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm
At the request of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will spotlight the growing concerns surrounding youth over-exposure to social media and the potential harms associated with excessive online engagement. [Read More]
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]