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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
PA Senate Approves “Grow PA” Bills to Support Affordable Pathways to Higher Ed, Career Prep
Tens of thousands of students would have more opportunities to pursue affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs under a package of bills approved with bipartisan support by the Pennsylvania Senate this week. [Read More]
Veterans Update – June 2024
If you know a veteran, please forward this issue to him or her as it provides important updates, resources, and information. VA Expands Health Care Coverage to Veteran Family Members, Caregivers Through CHAMPVA New Website for Veterans, VA Customers Ordering Contact Lenses New VA Grant Program to Help with Transition from Military to Civilian Life […] [Read More]
Aument Votes for Largest Tax Cut for Working Families in PA History
In response to the Pennsylvania Senate passing Senate Bill 269, which would reduce the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8% and eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on energy, effective Jan. 1, 2025, Sen. Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36) issued the following statement: [Read More]