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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro‘s FY 2025-26 budget proposal has drawn sharp criticism from the Senate Republican Campaign Committee (PA SRCC), which voiced concerns over what they call unsustainable financial …
Shapiro’s Budget Under Fire! Senate Republicans Warn of Fiscal Chaos and Broken Promises Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Mackenzie W. Smith, Esq., has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as a judge on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. The vote, held Tuesday, February …
Mackenzie W. Smith Confirmed as Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Chris Gebhard (SD-48) has been appointed as the new Cycle Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Campaign Committee (PA SRCC) for the 2025-2026 election cycle. …
Chris Gebhard Takes the Helm to Steer PA GOP’s Fight for Senate Majority in 2026 Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons has been chosen as the Republican nominee for the upcoming 36th State Senate District special election, scheduled for March 25. The nomination …
Josh Parsons Selected as Republican Nominee for 36th Senate District Special Election Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has been reappointed as Democratic Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. Muth has …
State Sen. Katie Muth Reappointed as Chair of Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) wasted no time showing his priorities as a newly elected U.S. senator. Casting his first vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S.5), …
Standing Up for Justice: Senator McCormick’s First Vote Aims to Protect American Lives and Stop Preventable Tragedies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, State Senator Jay Costa celebrated the Senate’s 46-4 passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), a measure designed to protect Pittsburgh homeowners …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Shield Pittsburgh Homeowners from Skyrocketing Property Taxes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, several Pennsylvania state senators announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at preventing the criminalization of homelessness. The proposed …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Protect Homeless from Criminalization Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a unanimous decision that could reshape the landscape for entrepreneurs in the natural hair braiding industry, the Pennsylvania Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1031. Spearheaded by …
Pennsylvania Moves to Untangle Regulations on Natural Hair Braiding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride towards urban beautification and land reform, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 645, introduced by Senator Hughes. The legislation, which cleared the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Turn Vacant Lots into Community Gardens Read More