Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Accepting Grant Applications
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is accepting applications for grants to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet across the commonwealth, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) said today. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill Improving Personal Financial Literacy
The Senate has approved legislation to provide students the foundation to become proficient at money management by requiring completion of a half-credit personal finance course during high school, said Sen. Tracy Pennycuick. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick to Host Free License Plate Replacement Event on Wednesday, May 17
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will be hosting a License Plate Replacement Event on Wednesday, May 17 where constituents can get their illegible standard plates replaced for FREE. [Read More]
New Data Prompts Senate Committee to Advance Bills to Accelerate Business Tax Cut & Attract New Employers
In light of new data released by the Independent Fiscal Office, the Senate Finance Committee today voted to advance two pro-growth tax reform bills championed by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill Making it Easier for Disabled Veterans to Receive Free Fishing Licenses
The Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to make it easier for disabled veterans to obtain free Pennsylvania fishing licenses. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill Making it Easier for Disabled Veterans to Receive Free Fishing Licenses Clears Key Committee Vote
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to make it easier for disabled veterans to obtain free Pennsylvania fishing licenses was unanimously approved by the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee yesterday. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduces Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) has introduced the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (Senate Bill 614) to prohibit the sale of the hallucinogenic and potentially addictive substance to children and provide a regulatory frame work to protect consumers. [Read More]
Pennycuick Supports Bill Expanding Safe Haven for Newborns
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to protect babies whose parents are unable to care for them, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Senate Republicans Commend House Insurance Committee for Approving Landmark Breast Cancer Legislation
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with Senate Republican colleagues Sens. John DiSanto (R-15), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Devlin Robinson (R-37) offered their support for Senate Bill 8 as it advanced out of the House Insurance Committee earlier today. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick to Host Annual Youth Fishing Derby, Saturday
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will be hosting her annual Youth Fishing Derby at Bergey Park this Saturday, April 22. [Read More]
More than 6,000 Participate in Pennycuick Tele-Town Hall
More than 6,000 area residents took part in a recent telephone town hall hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to discuss state and community-related issues. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Farry, Boscola Propose Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care
Legislation aimed at providing care for the unique health needs of women veterans has been introduced by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]
PA Breast Cancer Coalition PinkLink
March is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Pennycuick Resolution Designates March “Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in PA
A Senate Resolution sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) designates March “Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania, aiming to promote greater education and awareness for this aggressive form of breast cancer. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Scheuren Secure Over $200,000 in Grant Funding for Local Improvements and Community Development
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks) and Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today the awarding of several Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants that they helped acquire in their districts. [Read More]
Pennycuick Chairs Hearing Examining Government Cloud-Based Cybersecurity
The Senate Communications and Technology, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), brought together information technology experts Monday for a public hearing on securing cloud-based data held by state and local governments. [Read More]
Historic Breast Cancer Screening Bill Unanimously Passes PA Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 8, a first-of-its-kind in the nation comprehensive breast cancer screening bill sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Pennycuick: Senate Committee Acts to Boost Cybersecurity by Prohibiting TikTok on State-Owned Devices
Legislation approved by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee today would protect the information of Pennsylvania state government, including citizen information, by prohibiting state-owned devices from downloading and using TikTok, committee chair Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) said. [Read More]
Senators Unveil Bills to Promote Economic Growth, Attract New Employers
To make Pennsylvania more economically competitive and ensure it is an attractive place to live and work, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Judy Ward (R-30) unveiled a pro-growth tax reform package of bills. [Read More]
Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Costs for Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Screenings
Chairman John DiSanto (R-15) convened the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee for its first voting meeting of the 2023-24 legislative session today to unanimously approve Senate Bill 8, which eliminates all out-of-pocket costs for genetic testing of hereditary cancer syndromes and supplemental breast screenings for women with a high lifetime-risk of developing breast cancer. [Read More]
Pennycuick Delivers Lincoln Day Address to PA Senate
State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) was selected by Senate leadership to deliver the annual Lincoln Day address today to the Pennsylvania Senate. [Read More]
Pennycuick Appointed to Southeastern Veterans’ Center Advisory Council
In recognition of her longstanding advocacy and expertise on Veteran issues, State Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) has been appointed to the Southeastern Veterans’ Center Advisory Council to help ensure area veterans receive the care and support they need. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduced “SchoolWatch” Bill to Give Taxpayers Access to School Spending Data
State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduces legislation to provide taxpayers easier access to school spending data and increase the transparency of Pennsylvania’s taxpayer-funded schools. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Must Join the Majority of States and Nations with Voter ID Laws
Pennsylvania’s failure to enact a key component of election integrity has put it behind not only a vast majority of states and most developed countries, but behind many developing nations as well. [Read More]
Pennycuick Proposes Expansion of State’s Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Program
Prime sponsor Sen. Pennycuick introduces legislation aimed at expanding eligibility for Pennsylvania’s 100% Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption program, in efforts to help disabled veterans stay in their homes. [Read More]