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Oct

03

2023

October 03, 2023

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), today approved legislation regarding ransomware attacks, organized retail thefts and the harassment of sports officials in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Oct

02

2023

October 02, 2023

Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing   [Read More]

Sep

29

2023

September 29, 2023

In this Update: Maneuver By Gov. Shapiro Changes Motor Voter Process Without Your Input Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Oct. 4 Senate Welcomes Retired Pfc. U.S. Army Jessica Lynch in Honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day in Pennsylvania Fiscal Restraint Means More Good News for PA’s Financial Position Look Out for Surprise Hotel Fees, Larger Bills […]   [Read More]

Sep

22

2023

September 22, 2023

In this Update: Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures Protecting PA Lottery Winners from Scammers Simplifying the Grantor Trust Process for PA Taxpayers PA Voters Get Greater Say with Senate Bill Tax Seminars Held Virtually and Across PA Grants Available to Increase Economic Benefits Boaters Offer PA Communities Yom Kippur Begins Sunday […]   [Read More]

Sep

21

2023

September 21, 2023

Legislation to simplify and streamline the irrevocable grantor trust process was passed by the Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).   [Read More]

Sep

18

2023

September 18, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) protecting the identity of Pennsylvania Lottery prizewinners was passed unanimously by the Senate.   [Read More]

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Today, in memory of Tyler Shanafelter, the #PASenate voted to increase the penalty for dealers convicted of selling drugs laced with #fentanyl that lead to death. We were joined by his mother, Laura, who has had to work through her personal grief to engage in the hardest kind of advocacy. We honor her efforts, the loss of Tyler, and the impact on the family and community, by taking up and approving this legislation.

Today, in memory of Tyler Shanafelter, the #PASenate voted to increase the penalty for dealers convicted of selling drugs laced with #fentanyl that lead to death. We were joined by his mother, Laura, who has had to work through her personal grief to engage in the hardest kind of advocacy. We honor her efforts, the loss of Tyler, and the impact on the family and community, by taking up and approving this legislation. ...