The panelists described a Democratic administration fraught with unwelcome surprises.
At Martin’s social media safety event, a grieving mother tells story of sextortion involving son
The senator’s event was aimed at providing parents and educators potentially life-saving information on the dangers lurking online.
Senators introduce legislation to establish task force on child protection in the digital age
The task force would issue regular reports and recommendations to the General Assembly for legislative action.
Senator Martin announces essay contest for local high school students
The contest is open to all students who live in the 13th Senatorial District in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, charter, cyber or home school.
Martin announces Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness event to be held April 9
The event is free and open to the public.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with governor’s budget office, Department of Revenue, workforce development agencies
Senate Appropriations Committee members raised concerns about the level of spending in Shapiro’s proposed budget.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with Public Utility Commission, state university presidents
The governor’s $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 would increase spending by $2.7 billion, 5.4 percent more than the current budget.
Key points from Senate budget hearing with Department of Transportation
Serious concerns were raised about PennDOT’s questionable management of public transit and infrastructure projects during a budget hearing.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with Department of General Services, PA State Police
The governor’s $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 would increase spending by $2.7 billion, 5.4 percent more than the current budget.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with Department of Corrections, PA Parole Board, Department of Environmental Protection
Shapiro’s budget would increase spending for the Department of Corrections to nearly $3.4 billion, a $142 million increase on the prior year.