Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) today strongly criticized the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s nullifying House Resolution 836, which was passed by the General Assembly with bi-partisan support. The Court issued their ruling today.

Findings from the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) and Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) show that policies that restrict, add fees to, or ban single-use plastic bags could negatively impact the environment and cost consumers millions annually.

Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee | June 30, 2020 | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation)  

In This Update: Hearing Explores Progress Toward Protecting Long-Term Care Facilities PASSHE Reform Bill Heads to the Governor Senate Committee Examines Pennsylvania’s Participation in RGGI Committee Reviews Ways to Safely Reopen Southeast PA Economy Bills Protecting Healthcare Workers Earn Final Approval Senate Approves New Marketing Tool for Veteran-Owned Businesses Lawmakers Approve Bill to Require Insurance...

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation aimed at improving police training and reducing deadly force incidents in commonwealth communities, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman. 

Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee |June 24, 2020 | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |  

Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee | June 23, 2020 (approx. 2 p.m.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |  

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) extended his congratulations to state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) on being elected as the House Majority Leader. The Majority Leaders of the House and Senate both hail from Centre County. Senator Corman issued the following statement

UPDATE: Lawmakers approved a concurrent resolution last week that requires Governor Wolf to terminate his COVID-19 emergency declaration, clearing the way for businesses to reopen safely statewide. The measure would not affect the state’s ability to receive federal funding or impact the ability of Pennsylvanians to receive unemployment and other federally funded benefits.  To date,...

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) issued the following statement following the announcement that Mount Nittany Hospital will lay off 250 people.

Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34).

Good afternoon – Normally in the spring, I would be holding in-person town hall meetings in each corner of the district. These town halls allow me to meet and talk with many of you about the issues that matter to you. Unfortunately, this spring has been anything but normal. I won’t let COVID-19 keep us...

UPDATE: Lawmakers approved a concurrent resolution last week that requires Governor Wolf to terminate his COVID-19 emergency declaration, clearing the way for businesses to reopen safely statewide. The measure would not affect the state’s ability to receive federal funding or impact the ability of Pennsylvanians to receive unemployment and other federally funded benefits.  To date,...

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) today applauded the Commonwealth Court’s decision to expedite consideration of the emergency case filed to force Governor Wolf to comply with House Resolution 836, which was passed by the General Assembly with bi-partisan support.

In This Update: Senate Approves Resolution to Free PA from Governor’s COVID-19 Shutdown Bill Would Require Legislative Approval of Extended Emergency Declarations Unacceptable: COVID-19 Testing for Long-Term Care Facilities Not Required to be Completed until July 24 Future PUA Payments to be Paid by Debit Card Senate Approves Resolution to Free PA from Governor’s COVID-19...