Senators Call for Greater Transparency in Mandatory Taxpayer Funding of Newspaper Advertisements
Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) announced forthcoming legislation to require newspapers to disclose the cost incurred by local governments due to mandatory legal advertising and posting of public notices. [Read More]
Senators Condemn Lancaster City Council Decision That Threatens Safety of Lancaster County Residents
Last evening, Lancaster City Council unanimously passed the Lancaster Trust Act that officially terminates the city’s cooperation with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) other than when court orders or certain crimes are involved. Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Scott Martin (R-13), and Chris Gebhard (R-48) issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s vote that codified the policy into law: [Read More]
Veterans Update – February 2024
If you know a veteran, please forward this issue to him or her as it provides important updates, resources, and information. VA’s Newest Life Insurance Program Celebrates One Year Partnerships Empower Military Spouses with Successful Careers The VA Offers to Help Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality Services Available to Help Disabled Veterans with […] [Read More]
PA Senate Passes Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
As the unprecedented rise in illegal immigration strains the resources of states throughout the nation, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a resolution today sponsored by Senate Republican leaders calling for action to address the border crisis and support states’ rights to protect their citizens. [Read More]
Aument Says Shapiro’s Budget Is a Big Wish List with a Big Price Tag
Senate Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36) voiced concerns today about the excessive $3.2 billion increase in state spending in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget. [Read More]
Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislators Convene in Columbus to Discuss Energy Reliability, Sustainability, and Affordability
Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and the Ohio General Assembly met in Columbus today for a hearing on energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability, according to Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Announce Resolution Supporting Efforts to Fight Illegal Immigration
Just days after issuing a statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the southern border, Senate Republican leaders today announced a resolution that calls on President Biden and other federal officials to take meaningful action to protect American citizens against the negative impacts of illegal immigration. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Settle Issue of Sexually Explicit Content in School
The Senate today approved legislation with a bipartisan vote to empower parents to protect their own child from accessing sexually explicit content at school, without impacting the books available to other students, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36). [Read More]
Bill to Settle Issue of Sexually Explicit Content in PA Schools Passes Committee
Following a hearing yesterday which showcased the sexually explicit content currently available in some Pennsylvania schools, the Senate Education Committee today advanced Senate Bill 7, legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36). [Read More]
Senate Hearing to Showcase Sexually Explicit Content in PA Schools
In his ongoing effort to provide parental control of student exposure to sexually explicit content in schools, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) announced today that the Senate Education Committee plans to hold a hearing on his legislation to make parents aware of the mature content their child may be provided in school and give them the ability to deny their own child access to such content. [Read More]
Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislators Meet to Discuss Grid Reliability
Recently, legislators from majority parties in the Pennsylvania State Senate and the Ohio General Assembly met to discuss PJM and the reliability of the mid-Atlantic power grid it manages, its infrastructure, and to provide an update on the future outlook of the region’s power production. [Read More]
Aument: ‘We Must Do Something About Student Loan Debt’
In response to the news that the United States Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness proposal, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) issued the following statement: [Read More]