Today’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling tramples the U.S. Constitution and jeopardizes election security and timely results, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) and Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34). The Republican Senate leaders issued the following statement:

In This Update: COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grants Awarded Locally Federal Court Rules Wolf Business Shutdowns, Other Restrictions Unconstitutional  Workshop Discussion Focuses on Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits, Veterans Groups PennDOT Resumes REAL ID Processing Funding Available for Transportation Improvement Projects Senate Committee Explores Challenges Facing Rural Pharmacies Committee Hears Testimony on Western PA...

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) issued a statement today congratulating the Big Ten Conference announcement today that its universities will return to playing fall sports safely with a detailed COVID-19 mitigation plan.

Two cultural organizations in the 34th Senatorial District have been awarded a total of $50,000 in funding through the state’s COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program, according to Senator Jake Corman (R-34).

Following a ruling by U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman IV that said “the Constitution cannot accept the concept of a ‘new normal’ where the basic liberties of the people can be subordinated to open-ended emergency mitigation measures,” Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) called on Governor Wolf to work with the General Assembly to...

With Gov. Wolf’s threat to veto a measure to allow school districts to implement their own health and safety plans for sports, extracurricular activities and spectators, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) announced the Senate will vote to override his veto when the measure is received from the House.

In This Update Bill Requiring Legislative Approval of RGGI Goes to the Governor Senate Votes to Give Schools Final Say on School Sports, Spectators Wolf Administration Rolls Back Restaurant Occupancy Restrictions Applications Available Now for Additional Unemployment Payments Bill Moves Forward to Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault Broadband Deployment Could Get a Boost from...

School districts would have the final say on whether to allow school sports, extracurricular activities and spectators during the 2020-21 school year under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34).

The State Senate today unanimously approved legislation that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34).

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“The chairs of the Senate Education and State Government committees took the required steps to ensure public notification of the meetings.

In This Update: Senate Leaders Propose Reforms to Make Elections More Efficient, Secure and Accessible New Guidance Will Allow Spectators at Fall High School Sporting Events Senate Returns to Session Next Week Dairy Relief Grants Still Available CDL and Commercial Learner’s Permits Extended Through September 30 Virtual Consumer Protection Events Scheduled for September Symposium Scheduled...

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) offered the following statement on Governor Wolf’s news conference about the legalization of adult use marijuana.

Following Governor Wolf’s news conference today on extending the eviction moratorium in Pennsylvania, which he notified the legislature of at 6:50 p.m. Aug. 24, 2020, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) issued the following statement:

In This Update: Hearing Explores Economic Impact of PA’s Participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Committee Examines Issues Facing Fire, EMS Companies Additional Unemployment Payments Coming Soon New Mental Health Resources Guide Available Education Loan Repayment Grants Available for Physicians Serving Underserved Areas 2021 PA Farm Show Will Be Held Virtually; In-Person Events Cancelled Hearing...