Senate Republican leaders said they appreciate the recent vote by the state Supreme Court to delay action on voiding a successful medical malpractice reform that has kept doctors’ offices open in Pennsylvania.

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25), Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Elder Vogel (R-47) issued the following statement in response to the new proposals Governor Wolf presented today to support Pennsylvania farmers:

At a news conference at the Wyndham Garden Inn in Boalsburg, Senator Corman joined Governor Tom Wolf, PennDOT District 2 Executive Karen Michael, and local officials and stakeholders to announce action on a long-awaited transportation corridor in south central Centre County.  

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman offers remarks following the Governor’s budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly.

Following Governor Wolf’s budget address, Senate Republican leaders said they will continue their push for a fiscally responsible budget that controls spending, holds the line on new taxes and continues to invest in education and job-creation. Listen

Grants totally $2.7 million are being awarded to local projects to improve bridges and roadways under the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, Senator Jake Corman (R-34) announced today.

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting grant applications for community conservation and recreational projects, according to Senator Jake Corman (R-34), who encourages local organizations to take advantage of the funding.

The Centre County Conservation District has been awarded a $1.697 million state grant to improve agricultural practices on area farms and undertake streambank stabilization projects that will help to protect water quality and water sources, according to Senator Jake Corman (R-34).

The committee held 10 separate roundtable discussions at the request of members of our caucus over the summer and fall.