Testifiers praised the Pennycuick-Martin-Baker bill to require mandated reporters to report all instances of child sexual abuse material.
Senate leaders remember former Senate Majority Leader Chip Brightbill
A graduate of Penn State and Duquesne, Chip liked to say he was “just a simple country lawyer,” but those who met him learned he shouldn’t be underestimated.
The real hit behind Mike Tyson’s marijuana push in PA
Pennsylvania is squarely in the marijuana industry’s sights.
Gebhard introduces bill to support local clubs by increasing small games of chance prize limit
Under current law, clubs and organizations are limited to awarding no more than $35,000 in prizes from small games of chance each week.
Senator Martin: SEPTA funding request vindicates Senate Republican transit approach
SEPTA’s request to use funding from the $2.5 billion Public Transportation Trust Fund to avoid service cuts draws upon a solution identified by Republicans.
Senator Martin calls on Governor Shapiro, PA Democrats to stop playing politics on transit
Martin noted that Shapiro has authority to provide funding from the Public Transportation Trust Fund to support operating expenses for mass transit.
Senator Martin calls on Governor Shapiro, PA Democrats to stop playing politics on transit
Martin noted that Governor Shapiro has existing authority to provide funding from the Public Transportation Trust Fund.
Pennsylvania legislators lead effort to protect kids from online exploitation
The measure is being led by GOP Senators Scott Martin (Lancaster), Tracy Pennycuick (Montgomery), Frank Farry (Bucks), and Rosemary Brown (Monroe).
Senate Democratic Policy Committee holds roundtable on emergency service recruitment
Senate Democratic Policy Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the challenges first responders are facing.
Surrogacy bill puts children in harm’s way
Under the Uniform Parentage Act, a woman could be receive profit payments for ceding parental rights even when the child is fully genetically related to her.
