News Releases Archives - Senator Robinson

July 22, 2026

Public Safety Can’t Wait: The House Must Act on Second-Degree Murder Sentencing

By Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) The first responsibility of government is protecting the people it serves. That responsibility is at risk because the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has failed thus far to act on legislation keeping dangerous criminals behind bars. In March, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the mandatory life-without-parole sentence for second-degree felony […] [Read More]

July 17, 2026

Robinson Announces $3.5 Million in State Funding for Economic Development Projects

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced $3.5 million in state funding has been awarded to four local improvement projects. [Read More]

July 13, 2026

New Screening Recommendations Can Help More Pennsylvanians Detect Colorectal Cancer Early

State Sen. Devlin J. Robinson The American Cancer Society’s (ACS) recent update to its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include the first FDA-approved blood test for cancer screening marks a major step forward in the effort to detect colorectal cancer earlier and save more lives. This comes at a critical time for Pennsylvania, where too many people […] [Read More]

July 12, 2026

Rape Crisis Center Funding Increase, Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees Among Robinson Priorities Included in Finalized State Budget

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today several of his top legislative priorities were included in the finalized 2026-27 state budget, including providing an additional $12 million for Pennsylvania's rape crisis centers, nearly doubling state support for organizations that provide critical services to survivors of sexual violence at no cost to victims. [Read More]

June 29, 2026

Senate Calls for Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard D. Winters

The Senate today unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 326, which urges Congress to recommend Maj. Richard D. Winters for the Congressional Medal of Honor, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]

June 11, 2026

Robinson Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Nursing Shortages, Workforce Development

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chairman of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, today hosted a roundtable discussion at Carlow University to examine nursing workforce shortages in Pennsylvania and the role private universities play in developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. [Read More]

June 10, 2026

Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Approved by Senate Committee

Legislation to establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program was approved today by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee with strong bipartisan support, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]

June 10, 2026

Legislation Establishing Statewide Electrical Licensure Passes Senate

Legislation to establish a statewide licensure system for electrical contractors and electricians has been approved today by the Pennsylvania Senate, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5), and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]

June 9, 2026

Robinson Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by Committee

Legislation to improve Pennsylvania's ability to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children has been unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]

June 4, 2026

Mastriano Resolution Declares June “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the introduction of a resolution designating June 2026 as the “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]