Bipartisan Measure Prohibiting AI Interference in Elections Introduced by Pennycuick, Gebhard, Dillon, Kane
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) today introduced legislation prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to fraudulently misrepresent an election candidate in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Pennycuick Hosts Free Drive Through Shredding Event to Fight Identity Theft
In today’s digital age, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. [Read More]
Senators Tracy Pennycuick & Art Haywood introduce Alyssa’s Law
Pennsylvania State Senators Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Art Haywood (D-4) announced their intent to introduce Alyssa’s Law, legislation addressing the issue of law enforcement response time when a life-threatening emergency occurs at a school. [Read More]
Letter to the Editor: RE: County Homelessness
The May 3rd article entitled “Winder Looking to Take Bold Action to Mitigate Housing, Homelessness Crisis in Montgomery County”, shines a light on a very difficult challenge in our community. While I applaud the county for continuing to engage stakeholders, frankly it’s time to act. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Secure Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
Working families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania would see their taxes reduced by approximately $3 billion a year under a bill approved by the Senate today, said Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in May
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is holding special hours in May 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]
Senate Approves Pennycuick Providing Military Benefits to 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 unanimously approved today by the Senate, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
The Senate Education Committee approved an innovative package of bills today designed to help more young people in Pennsylvania pursue post-secondary education and career training. [Read More]
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]