Pennycuick Announces Major Funding for Montgomery and Berks County Redevelopment Projects
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today announced the approval of state funding assistance for fourteen redevelopment projects across the 24th Senate District in Montgomery and Berks Counties. [Read More]
Pennycuick: Final 2023-24 State Budget Funds Key Priorities, Respects Taxpayers
The Senate approved two major bipartisan budget implementation bills on Wednesday, taking significant steps to finalize the 2023-24 state budget, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Bill to Safeguard Transit Operators Passes Senate
Legislation to safeguard transit operators against assault was passed by the Senate, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Pennycuick: New Law Will Make It Easier for Students of Military Families to Enroll in School
Legislation championed by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-141) and Rep. Brian Munroe (D-144) has been signed into law making it easier for students of relocating military families to enroll in school. [Read More]
Senate Takes Steps to Advance Bipartisan Sexual Harassment Legislation
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), today issued a co-sponsorship memo announcing the Senate’s intent to advance a bipartisan legislative package consisting of two bills to increase measures when addressing matters of sexual harassment in the workplace. [Read More]
Pennycuick Measure Expanding Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) allowing more disabled veterans to receive property tax relief was approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today. [Read More]
Pennycuick Measure Incentivizes Employing PA Guard Members, Boosts Guard Recruitment and Retention
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) has introduced legislation providing an incentive for employers to hire Pennsylvania National Guard members and strengthening Guard recruitment and retention efforts. [Read More]
Pennycuick Hosts First Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) recently hosted her first Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, November 4 at Upper Perkiomen High School, as a way to say “thank you” to all our local heroes. [Read More]
Pennycuick to Host 1st Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will be hosting her 1st Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Upper Perkiomen High School (2 Walt Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073). [Read More]
Pennycuick Welcomes Pastor Kris Wint of Finland Mennonite Church as Guest Chaplain
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) welcomed Lead Pastor Kris Wint of Finland Mennonite Church (Pennsburg, Pa.) as the Senate Guest Chaplain. [Read More]
Pennycuick: What to Expect from New Breast Cancer Testing and Counseling Law
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), one of the prime sponsors of a historic, new breast cancer testing and counseling law, urges constituents to look into how it could benefit them. [Read More]
Pennycuick Supports Senate Passage of Bill to Increase School Bus Safety
During National School Bus Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation to improve school bus safety by increasing penalties for those refusing to follow the law, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill Providing Police and Firefighter Pension COLAs Receives Key Committee Approval
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to provide a much-needed cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retired municipal police officers and firefighters was approved by the Senate Law and Justice Committee today. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces State Grant for William Penn State Forest Addition
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today announced the awarding of a $884,700 state grant for an addition to William Penn State Forest. [Read More]
Pennycuick to Host Free License Plate Replacement Event on Thursday, October 12
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will be hosting a License Plate Replacement Event on Thursday, October 12 where constituents can get their illegible standard plates replaced for FREE. A plate is considered damaged when: [Read More]
Pennycuick Visits St. Gabriel’s Good Shepherd Learning Center
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) visited St. Gabriel’s Good Shepherd Learning Center in Douglassville on National World Teachers’ Day. [Read More]
Pennycuick Measure Providing Free Credit Monitoring for Data Breach Victims Approved by Senate
The state Senate today approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to strengthen notification requirements for data breaches and provide affected citizens with free credit monitoring and a credit report. [Read More]
Pennycuick Statement on Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former Shapiro Official
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) issued the following statement on the sexual harassment allegations levied against Mike Vereb, former Secretary of Legislative Affairs for the Shapiro Administration: [Read More]
Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures
The Senate unanimously passed several key provisions today to consolidate and streamline the state’s school safety programs and ensure greater coordination in keeping Pennsylvania children safe, according to Senator Pennycuick. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Bills to Boost Online Safety, Protect Residents Against Financial Crimes and Increase Cybersecurity
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), unanimously approved three bills aimed at boosting safety online. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Eliminating Regulation that Denies Patients Access to Information about Laboratory Services
The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), that would eliminate regulations preventing patients from learning about diagnostic testing and services provided by local clinical laboratories. [Read More]
Sen. Pennycuick and Rep. Mackenzie to Host Senior Expo Friday, Sept. 15
In their continuing effort to improve the quality of life for older residents in the region, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R- Montgomery/Berks) and Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) will be hosting a Senior Citizens’ Expo on Friday, September 15. [Read More]
Senators Pennycuick and Dillon Organize Community Meeting on Expanding Broadband Access
Senators Tracy Pennycuick (Montgomery/Berks) and Jimmy Dillon (Philadelphia) organized a community meeting Tuesday to gather information that will help Pennsylvania develop an action plan to increase access to affordable broadband service statewide. [Read More]
Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills
The Senate advanced two bills to implement key parts of the 2023-24 budget and drive out funding to schools, hospitals, EMS providers, higher education, libraries and more, according to Senator Pennycuick. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Scheuren Announce Approval of Legislation for Bergey’s Mill Road Bridge Replacement
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-147) today announced Senate passage of legislation that would clear the way for replacement of the Bergey’s Mill Road Bridge in Lower Salford Township. [Read More]