In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a package of bills today designed to protect crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34, who supported the proposals.

Senator Corman speaks in support of SB 478, legislation that would provide a personal income tax credit for landowners who lease or sell their land, buildings and equipment to beginning farmers.  

With the “graying” of Pennsylvania’s farm families, Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) is introducing legislation that will encourage existing farmers and landowners to work with beginning farmers to help them get started.  

The Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program will provide $28,109 for the Hameau Farm, Union Township, to help with the construction of an onsite testing lab and creamery facility, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and stat Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) announced today.

(HARRISBURG) – The Borough of Bellefonte has been awarded $941,824 to revitalize waterfront property on Dunlap Street, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) announced today. “The grant will contribute to the vitality of downtown Bellefonte by enhancing the waterfront and giving the area a boost as a destination for...

The Borough of Mifflintown has been awarded a $530,000 to rehabilitate the Cross Street, which runs over Schweyer Run, providing better pedestrian and traffic flow to the area, according to Senate Majority Leaders Jake Corman (R-34) and state Rep. John Hershey (R-82).

A measure that would strip taxpayer-funded pensions from public officials and employees who commit job-related felonies is on its way to the Governor’s desk for consideration after receiving final approval in the Senate today, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) who strongly supports the measure.

Remarks of Senator Corman at the monthly Pennsylvania Press Club Luncheon.  

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.