Aument Statement on TMI Closure
May 08, 2019
Early this morning, Exelon Generation announced that it will officially close the Three Mile Island Unit-1 Nuclear Generating Station (TMI) in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
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Senate Passes “Farming First” Bills to Support PA Agriculture
May 07, 2019
The Senate approved a package of bills today to support Pennsylvania’s farm families, including a proposal sponsored by Senator Ryan Aument (R-30) that would help more farms host agritourism activities, such as hayrides, corn mazes and farm tours.
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Senate Committee Approves Aument’s Bill Supporting Agritourism Activities
April 30, 2019
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved a bill today that would support farmers who want to host agritourism events like hayrides, farm tours and corn mazes, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Ryan Aument (R-36).
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Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS)
April 10, 2019
Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee hearing on Senate Bill 510, legislation that would update the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) Act to recognize nuclear energy for its significant contribution to this state’s zero-carbon energy production. Senator Aument is the prime sponsor of the legislation.
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Op-Ed: The Value of Outreach
March 07, 2019
While the citizens of the 36th Senatorial District elected me to represent their views in Harrisburg, that is only part of my job.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Agriculture
March 06, 2019
Senator Aument asked Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding about the long-term viability of the Farm Show Complex and efforts to protect livestock and poultry from disease outbreaks.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 2
March 05, 2019
Senator Aument questions Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera about how we could improve the teacher evaluation system, particularly in relation to schools in high-poverty areas.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 1
March 05, 2019
Senate Education Committee Chairman Ryan Aument discussed the state’s ongoing efforts to recruit and retain high-quality educators and the Governor’s plan to raise the minimum teacher salary from $18.5k to $45k during Part 1 of the Department of Education budget hearing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Drug & Alcohol Programs
March 04, 2019
Senator Aument asked Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Jen Smith to explain how the department monitors and targets prescription drug abuse and coordinates with other agencies.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
February 28, 2019
Senator Aument asked DEP Secretary Patrick McConnell about the impact of the closure of nuclear facilities on reaching carbon emission goals.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections / Probation & Parole
February 28, 2019
During the budget hearing for the Department of Corrections/Office of Probation and Parole, Senator Aument asked Secretary John Wetzel to provide his thoughts on Senate Bill 14, which would reform the way probation and parole violations are handled in PA.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
February 27, 2019
At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Aument asked Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine about the use of drug treatment plans and drug testing when providing prescriptions for opioid use. I also raised concerns about the health risks posed to adolescents who smoke recreational marijuana and the need to get that message out to young people.
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