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E-news Updates – October 31, 2025
Dear Friends, As Election Day approaches, please remember to be respectful of poll workers and fellow voters. Many of these workers are your neighbors, volunteering their time to help voting run smoothly for everyone. Thank you to all who serve on Election Day! Sincerely, In this Update: Bill Requiring Parental Notification of School Weapons Incidents […] [Read More]
Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Telemarketers Passes Senate
Legislation to better protect Pennsylvanians from scammers and other deceitful telemarketers was approved today by the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), who supported the measure. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bill Addressing AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More]
RGGI Raises Energy Prices
Electricity prices are going up. Projections for residences are as high as 10 to 20 percent and roughly 30 percent for business owners. [Read More]
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🕰️ Don’t forget! Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend—set your clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra hour of sleep! #FallBack #DaylightSavings
✈️ PA`s state-owned aircraft play a vital role in public safety & emergency response. This week, the #PASenate adopted SR89, which I introduced to study how these assets are managed and ensure they’re used efficiently, safely, and responsibly.
Happy Halloween! As families head out for trick-or-treating, please watch for children along the roads and use extra caution while driving through neighborhoods.
Stay vigilant and help keep everyone safe for a fun and spooktacular night! 🎃
🚨 Protecting our children in the digital age, Senate Bill 1050 advances to the full #PASenate to combat AI-generated child exploitation. 🚨
📵 Protecting Pennsylvanians from scams and unwanted calls!
The #PASenate just passed Senate Bill 992 with strong bipartisan support to strengthen protections against telemarketers and scammers.
This bill updates our outdated telemarketing law to:
✅ Ban calls (including robocalls) on Sundays and outside the hours of 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
✅ Expand protections to cover text messages, voicemails, and “ringless” voicemails.
✅ Prohibit the use of AI or fake caller IDs to deceive consumers.
I was proud to welcome my fall intern, Jonathan Carnesi, to the #PASenate floor.
Jonathan is a senior at @pennstateharrisburg, majoring in political science and interning in my Red Hill District Office. He’s passionate about public service and hopes to pursue a career in government after graduation.
He’s been a wonderful addition to the Pennycuick team! 👏🏻
I was honored to welcome @usarmy Veteran Troy Harbour and his family to the #PASenate alongside @senrosemarybrown.
Troy, a constituent of the 40th District, visited the Capitol as the winner of one of my “A Day in Harrisburg”. He proudly served as a 12B Combat Engineer from 2012–2015, including a tour in Afghanistan.
Now serving as a project director, Troy continues to advocate for veterans’ rights and support his fellow service members.
Happy First Responders Day! Today we honor the brave men and women who serve our communities every day, our police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.
Your courage, quick thinking, and dedication save lives and keep us safe. Thank you for all you do to protect and serve our communities across Pennsylvania.
#HappyFirstRespondersDay
🐾 I was proud to join today’s press conference in support of Victoria’s Law, which takes an important step toward ending the cruel cycle of puppy mills in Pennsylvania.
I’ve seen firsthand how these mills prioritize profit over compassion.
As a mom of two rescue dogs, I believe we have a duty to support humane sources like shelters, rescues, and responsible breeders.
🎬 I was also honored to be featured in Dogspiracy, a powerful film shining light on this issue and the need for change.
@drmarcthevet #VictoriasLaw #Dogspiracy #EndPuppyMills
For the second time this year, the #PASenate passed a budget that respects taxpayers and protects the financial stability of our commonwealth. Meanwhile, House Democrats want to spend billions more than we have, and Gov. Shapiro is on the road… again.
@pasenategop
Autumn means increased deer activity on roads. Deer become more active at dawn and dusk, and if you see one, there are usually more. You can call 1-800-FIX-ROAD to have a dead deer removed if it poses a safety risk. 🦌
