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Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) raised serious concerns today about the massive tax hikes and unsustainable new government spending included in Governor Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 budget proposal. Listen

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the proposal one step closer to a voter referendum.

Telephone/virtual town hall event, hosted by Senator Scott Martin and Senator Ryan Aument.

Senate Republicans today elected their leadership team for the 2021-2022 legislative session. The newly elected leadership team will begin serving in their roles on December 1, 2020.  

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 1199, legislation to assist businesses, health systems, and consumers in deploying innovative technological tools and resources to more effectively cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing basic rules for the operation of Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) in the Commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Ryan P. Aument (R-36). Listen

I have long believed that strong families, vibrant communities, great schools, and a diverse economy are foundational to an opportunity society where every resident has the opportunity to experience earned success and upward economic mobility.

The Senate approved comprehensive legislation today that would strengthen, secure and consolidate information technology (IT) across state agencies in order to modernize and streamline operations. Listen

Today, Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) announced the release of his Restore, Rebuild, & Reimagine Pennsylvania report, a document containing his legislative priorities based on the results of constituent feedback. In May of this year, a little over a month into the COVID-19 global pandemic, Aument launched the “Restore, Rebuild, & Reimagine Pennsylvania” initiative with the goal of developing and advocating for a strong legislative agenda alongside his constituents in an effort to collectively restore, rebuild, and reimagine a stronger Pennsylvania in the aftermath of the pandemic. Listen

The state Senate today approved legislation that would ease Governor Wolf’s arbitrary and burdensome restrictions on owners of bars and restaurants, according to Senator Ryan Aument (R-36), who supported the bill.

I am incredibly proud of the way that the Lancaster County community has responded in the days following the tragic officer-involved shooting last weekend. While there were certainly some hostile and inappropriate reactions to the events, the vast majority of Lancaster County residents responded with empathy, understanding, and kindness.

State Senator Ryan Aument here, and I’m at Mick’s All American Pub in Mount Joy to talk about the devastating impact that Governor Wolf’s endless executive orders have had on Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry, and in particular, restaurants and bars.

JOINT HEARING – Senate AND House Education Committees | Wednesday, August 19 |  

PA Athletic Oversight Committee | August 18, at 11:00 am in the Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |  

A bridge in West Cocalico Township was dedicated today in honor of former Lancaster County Sheriff Terry A. Bergman during a special ceremony at the Reinholds Community Park, according to Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) who sponsored a resolution to name the bridge to honor one of Lancaster County’s most trusted and respected public servants.

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1199, legislation to assist businesses, health systems, and consumers in deploying innovative technological tools and resources to more effectively cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing basic rules for the operation of Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) in the Commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Ryan P. Aument (R-36).

Stressing that Governor Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is causing irreparable harm to families, schools, businesses, and communities, the Senate today voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Senator Ryan P. Aument (R-36). Listen

Elected Officials from all levels of government representing Lancaster County have joined together to unveil a comprehensive plan to safely begin reopening the county, according to State Senator Ryan Aument (R-36). In a letter sent to Governor Wolf, the elected officials outlined a detailed roadmap explaining how they intend to both protect public health and restart the local economy in a safe, data-informed manner. Listen

Today, Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) announced the launch of his “Restore & Reimagine Pennsylvania” initiative, designed to collect ideas and feedback from constituents and community leaders on how to restore, rebuild, and reimagine a stronger Pennsylvania. Listen

Disagreements & Collaboration Result in Better Public Policy

The bill would require COVID-19 mitigation plans to be developed by the Wolf Administration based on guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia follow CISA guidelines.