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Senate Honors Late Lancaster County State Representative Katie True
The Pennsylvania Senate today paid tribute to the life and career of former State Representative Katie True, who passed away on October 7, 2025. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1240, HB 1251 and HB 2163
Senate Appropriations Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on 2026-27 State Budget
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the state budget process. [Read More]
Senators Introduce Legislation to Establish Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age
Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) introduced bipartisan legislation creating the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age, a new statewide effort to ensure Pennsylvania’s laws keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and the risks it poses to children. [Read More]
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It was an incredible honor to receive the Pharus Award for Leadership in Education at the Millersville University Presidential Gala last week along with another great leader in education and mentorship – my wife, Amber!
Rick Kastner recently retired after 44 years of dedicated service to Lancaster County leading the Drug and Alcohol Commission. He made a difference for so many members of the community, and I wish him well on his next chapter!
📸Spring is one of the best times to stop by the Capitol Building in Harrisburg! Conestoga Valley students recently had a chance to visit and learn more about our heritage and history.
My office is always happy to host students -- especially from my alma mater!@millersvilleu students dropped by my Harrisburg office recently to discuss various educational topics, including the Grow PA program helping connect young people to quality careers here in PA!
The Strasburg office remains OPEN while E. Main Street is under construction. Strasburg Borough will continue to post updates on its Facebook page.
