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]
Bill to Establish Ireland Trade Commission in Pennsylvania Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to establish an Ireland Trade Commission in Pennsylvania has successfully passed the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today, according to co-chairs of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and sponsors of the bill, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Marty Flynn (D-22) and Tim Kearney (D-26). [Read More]
Robinson Bill Creating Paid Family Leave Program Passes Senate Committee
Legislation to establish a state-paid family leave program was approved by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today, according to the committee chair and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Robinson Bill Providing Permits for Disabled Veterans’ Recreation Heads to Senate
Legislation supporting disabled veterans has been unanimously approved by the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Robinson Companion Bills to Enhance Cancer Treatment Access, Stabilize Insurance Market
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved two bills today to enhance cancer treatment access and stabilize the insurance market, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Senate Passes Robinson’s Bill to Expand Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program, Boosting Access to Higher Education in Pennsylvania
Legislation to expand the Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program was passed by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Senate Labor and Industry Chairs Robinson, Kane to Host News Conference Recognizing Construction Opioid Awareness Week
Chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) will be joining minority chair Sen. John Kane (D-9), fellow legislators and the Keystone Contractors Association to raise awareness of construction opioid issues in Pennsylvania on Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the Capitol Fountain, located at the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Robinson: Expansion of Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Approved by Senate
Legislation allowing more disabled veterans to receive property tax relief was approved by the Senate this week, said Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Jobs Nears Enactment
The House of Representatives approved Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) legislation this week to enhance Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill to Reduce Community Bank Tax Rate Heads to Senate
The Senate Finance Committee approved Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) legislation today to reduce the Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax (MTIT) for mutual banks. [Read More]
Robinson: Senate Acts to Put the Brakes on Street Racing
Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
The Senate Education Committee approved an innovative package of bills today designed to help more young people in Pennsylvania pursue post-secondary education and career training. [Read More]