News Releases Archives - Senator Aument

October 11, 2024

Sen. Ryan Aument to Host ‘Back to School Night’ to Facilitate Community Discussion on Youth Smartphone & Social Media Use with Panel of Experts

Back to School Night to foster community discussion on youth smartphone and social media use with a panel of experts, including a superintendent, a local parent, a pediatrician, an online safety expert, and more. Attendees will hear from the panelists and have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session on this incredibly important topic. [Read More]

October 9, 2024

Aument, Williams Bill to Improve Early Literacy Poised for Enactment

The Senate and House unanimously passed and sent to the governor legislation sponsored by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8) to give students the best chance at lifelong success through a strong, evidence-based reading program. [Read More]

September 19, 2024

Sens. Ryan Aument & Scott Martin to Dedicate Portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County as ‘Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway’

Highway dedication ceremony to rename a portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County, as the ‘Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway’ in honor of Sen. Wenger’s distinguished service in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and his long-time commitment to the people of Lancaster County. [Read More]

September 19, 2024

PA Student Teacher Support Program Begins Award Distribution

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has announced that more than 2,000 student teachers have been selected to receive a $10,000 stipend through the PA Student Teacher Support Program and fund disbursement has begun. [Read More]

September 17, 2024

Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror. [Read More]

July 15, 2024

Aument Proposal to Limit Student Smartphone Use During School Signed into Law

The General Assembly passed and the Governor signed a proposal championed by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and academic performance by giving schools the resources they need to effectively limit student smartphone use during the school day. [Read More]

July 3, 2024

Senate Passes Aument Bill Limiting Smartphone Use in Schools

The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and academic performance by limiting their use of smartphones in schools. [Read More]

June 27, 2024

Aument Votes to Support Israel

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation with strong bipartisan support that would prohibit the PA Treasury’s Office, the State Employees’ Retirement System, the Public School Employees’ Retirement System, and the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System from boycotting or divesting from Israel, according to Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), who supported the bill. [Read More]

June 25, 2024

Aument Bill to Limit Cellphone Use in Schools Passes Senate Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and learning by limiting their use of cellphones in schools passed the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 10-1, positioning it for possible consideration in the final 2024-25 state budget. [Read More]

June 11, 2024

Aument, Williams Bill to Improve Early Literacy Passes Senate

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8) to give students the best chance of success through a strong, evidence-based reading program received Senate support today by a vote of 48-1. [Read More]