PA Senate e-newsletters
In This Update: COVID-19 Restrictions Relaxed on Businesses, Gatherings Budget Hearings Continue with Discussion on Education Senate Approves Bill to Open Career Opportunities for Individuals in Recovery Senate Continues Bipartisan Review of Election Issues Next Week Unemployment Compensation Programs Extended World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 COVID-19 Restrictions Relaxed on Businesses, Gatherings After weeks […] [Read More]
In This Update: Wolf Administration Announces Plan to Add Tolls to Nine Existing PA Bridges Lawmakers Authorize Use of PA National Guard to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Senate Approves Bill to Generate More Private Donations to Support Veterans Legislation Would Create Medals of Commendation for Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMS Senate Passes Bill to Boost Farmland Preservation […] [Read More]
As we start a new year, a new legislative session and a new Senate term, I wanted to reach out to all of you with my first e-newsletter of 2021 and say “THANK YOU!” for the continued support to represent you in the 47th Senatorial District. It has been my privilege to serve as your Pennsylvania […] [Read More]
Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Opens For First Time The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program was a measure I authored, to provide an incentive to landowners who lease or sell their land, buildings and equipment to beginning farmers. Landowners will receive a one-time personal income tax credit for the sale or a multi-year lease of property. […] [Read More]
In This Update: Senate Passes Interim State Budget and COVID-19 Relief Bills Has Your Polling Place Moved for Tuesday’s Election? New Guidance Available on Outdoor Dining, Pro Sports PUA System Will Now Send Paper Checks to Claimants Recently Expired Licenses Still Acceptable for Notary Identification Senate Passes Interim State Budget and COVID-19 Relief Bills As […] [Read More]
In This Edition: Honoring America’s Heroes on Memorial Day Governor Wolf Vetoes Bills Designed to Help 200,000 Pennsylvanians Get Back to Work Safely Legislature, Public Pressure Push Wolf to Allow Real Estate Sales New Law Allows Property Tax/Rent Rebates to Arrive Early ATV Trails Open Now in State Forests USDA Approves Online Grocery Purchasing for […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases Senators Call for Auditor General to Examine DCED’s COVID-19 Response Limited Number of Outdoor Activities to Reopen on May 1 Senate Approves Emergency COVID-19 Measures for Child Care Employees Senate Passes New Safety Measures for Child Care Facilities DOH Sets Standards for Resumption of Elective Surgeries, Procedures […] [Read More]
In This Update: Senate Hearing to Hear from Employers, Administration Officials Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill Senate Passes Bill to Protect Law Enforcement, First Responders, and National Guard Members Facing COVID-19 Unemployment Assistance Available Now for Self-Employed, Contractors, Gig Workers New Law Authorizing Remote Notarization Clears the Way for Online Auto Sales to Resume Construction Activities […] [Read More]
In This Edition: Information Available for Claimants Struggling With Unemployment Compensation System Expanded Unemployment Benefit Payments Begin This Week Benefits Available Soon for Contractors, Self-Employed Workers Utility Providers, Other Companies Provide Assistance Programs Information Available for Claimants Struggling With Unemployment Compensation System The spike in the number of applicants in the Unemployment Compensation system has […] [Read More]
In This Update: Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More COVID-19 Response Measures New Online Tool Designed to Meet Growing Medical Supply Demands Turnpike Travelers No Longer Need to Stop at Tollbooths During Public Health Emergency Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Federal Loan Programs Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More […] [Read More]
