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#PASenate
President Pro Tempore
@SenatorScarnati
: PA Supreme Court Fails to Uphold the Law to Ensure Fair Elections
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“To have this kind of stuff going on at the 11th hour is unconscionable. So we have a totally lack of faith in her ability to do her job and to do it fairly.” -
#PASenate
Majority Leader
@JakeCorman
calling for the resignation of PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar.
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“There wasn’t anything new with the issue of ‘naked ballots.' To send out new guidance at 10:30 at night on the eve of the election is because clearly the secretary was concerned about the results that were coming and she needed to tip the scale in a different direction.”
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Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m., the
#PASenate
Majority Policy Committee, chaired by
@SenatorArgall
, will hold an informational meeting on 2020 election issues. Members will meet in Gettysburg and remotely. Streamed live @ .
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“I think the governor should ask the secretary to step aside so the people of Pennsylvania can have confidence in the integrity of this result, whether it’s Joe Biden, whether it’s President Trump…all we want to do is have confidence in the result."
@JakeCorman
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“Never before in my time in the legislature have I seen a Department of State act in this way. Acting contrary to Democrat Supreme Court Justice Max Baer, who wrote the majority opinion that this was an issue of the legislature.”
@JakeCorman
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"The Secretary in prior months and weeks tried to knock down every security issue dealing with this election that would allow for the integrity of this vote. It is not up to the Secretary of State to decide which laws to enforce and which laws not to enforce."
@JakeCorman
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“I served with Ed Rendell for eight years, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and he never approached weaponizing the Department of State during an election cycle as this department has done.”
@JakeCorman
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#PAschools
would be required to post online a link or title for every textbook and course syllabus used for classes under
@SenMastriano
’s transparency legislation passed by the
#PASenate
.
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If you need an ID to do these things and more, shouldn’t you show an ID to vote?
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It seems to have been the mission of Democrats to cause confusion. Stories that the legislature was going to steal the electoral process. About the ‘militia’ coming in & intimidating voters. Trying to cause confusion on one hand while doing partisanship on the other.
@JakeCorman
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Happy birthday Senator Doug Mastriano of the 33rd Senate District serving Adams and Franklin counties. You can follow him at
@senatormastriano
.
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Tues. @ 11 a.m., the PA Athletic Oversight Committee will meet to reorganize and hear testimony on plans by
@PIAASports
, school superintendents, coaches & athletic directors to resume school sports safely this fall. The meeting will be streamed live @ .
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Watch the Full News Conference:
News Conference with PA Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman
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Legislation that could save lives by expanding fentanyl and xylazine testing in PA, introduced by
@SenMastriano
, is set to be enacted.
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Thirty-five states, the world’s most developed countries and many developing ones have voter photo ID requirements.
#PASenate
Republicans will continue to work to put
#VoterID
in front of the voters of
#Pennsylvania
.
@SenatorPittman
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Pennsylvania Senate Republicans today elected
@SenatorKimWard
Senate Majority Leader, making her the first woman in state history to hold the Majority Leader post in the Senate or House of Representatives.
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New legislation puts military families first. Read more from
@SenatorAument
and
@SenMastriano
:
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The
#PASenate
is calling on Gov. Shapiro to deploy the
@PANationalGuard
along the
#Texasborder
with Mexico to protect PA communities as part of
#OperationLoneStar
, after approving a measure sponsored by
@SenMastriano
.
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Thousands of Pennsylvanians came to the
#PACapitol
for the 3rd annual
#PAMarchForLife
rally in support of the unborn.
#PASenate
Republicans marched with them and attended other events to help lift their voices.
#MarchForLife
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A ceremony to remember and recognize the heroic sacrifices made by U.S. military men and women during
#OperationEnduringFreedom
was hosted by
@SenMastriano
, chair of the
#PASenate
#Veterans
Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
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The
#PASenate
State Government Committee will review state election results to restore trust in the vote. Senate President Pro Tempore
@SenatorScarnati
, Senate Majority Leader
@JakeCorman
and committee chair
@SenatorDiSanto
issued the following statement:
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Parents have the right to know about sexually explicit content available to their child in school AND they have a right to protect their own child from it!
We passed legislation to empower parents without banning any books:
#parentalrights
#education
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Voter ID, legislative review of regulations & statute of limitations for child sexual abuse survivors have been a focal point of the General Assembly for years. We remain consistent with our pledge to present these significant matters to voters through the ballot.
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Our senators are fighting for your first amendment rights. Read more:
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The Capitol Christmas Tree is decorated in all its glory. The 20-foot Douglas fir from Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County is adorned with more than 900 LED lights and more than 700 handmade ornaments donated by students and seniors throughout the commonwealth.
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A constitutional amendment to require ID verification at polling places passed the
#PASenate
earlier this month, but remains in the House of Representatives.
#ElectionIntegrity
#VoterID
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The
#PASenate
overwhelmingly approved a proposed constitutional amendment sponsored
@SenatorKimWard
that would limit future emergency disaster declarations to 30 days unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly.
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Today, the
#PASenate
passed a measure calling for action to address the southern
#bordercrisis
and supports the rights of Texas and all states to protect their citizens.
#securetheborder
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𝟐 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟑 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 #𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 for students enrolled in the worst performing schools.
𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 or 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒, can help these students now.
#PABudget
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“In the days and weeks leading up to the election, Secretary of State Boockvar repeatedly violated the state’s election code even beyond the PA Supreme Court orders. As we have said time & again, we will not allow the dangerous precedents set by Sec. Boockvar to go unchallenged.”
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WATCH: Senate Majority Leader
@JakeCorman
was joined by House Speaker
@RepBryanCutler
for a news conference to discuss the process of certifying legal votes in Pennsylvania and preserving the integrity of results.
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An organization bankrolled by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sent millions of dollars to PA counties for elections operations. Emails showed that funding was intentionally directed predominantly to counties that favor Democrats. We passed legislation to stop that.
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Swearing in of Lebanon County Republican
@SenatorArnold
. With the inclusion of the new senator, voters have given Senate Republicans a 28-21 majority in the
#PASenate
, with an additional Independent member participating in the Senate Republican caucus.
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#PASenate
Republicans today elected their leadership team for the 2023-24 legislative session, led by interim Senate President Pro Tempore
@SenatorKimWard
, former Majority Leader & the first woman to hold either post.
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We are excited to welcome back re-elected
@SenatorKristin
to the
#PASenate
Republican majority!
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LIVE @ 1:30 p.m.
#PASenate
Majority Leader
@JakeCorman
& House Speaker Bryan Cutler hold a remote news conference to discuss the process of certifying legal votes in Pennsylvania and preserving the integrity of results. Streamed here and @ .
#2020Election
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Higher energy costs, job losses and blackouts… Shapiro’s energy tax is bad for PA.
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𝐏𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥-𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐰 and be dated to be counted, a federal appeals court has ruled.
That’s 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐀 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 and
#electionintegrity
.
@SenatorPittman
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#PASenate
leaders called on Gov. Wolf to stop the name-calling & engage with local elected officials after the Governor held a press conference where he called local community leaders 'cowards' & threatened to withhold funding.
@SenatorScarnati
@JakeCorman
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐟'𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤...
SB1123 will legalize rear-facing blue lights for tow-truck operators. Sponsored by
@SenMastriano
.
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After other states proposed requiring vaccination for residents to engage in day-to-day activities, the
#PASenate
approved legislation sponsored by
@SenatorKristin
&
@SenatorJWard
to prohibit the state & local governments from requiring vaccine passports...
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Commonwealth Court has ruled that no governor can impose a
#RGGI
#energytax
on
#Pennsylvanians
without a vote by the people’s representatives.
It’s a huge win for ratepayers facing higher bills and workers facing lost jobs.
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The
#PASenate
will convene today at 11 a.m.
Measures includes a constitutional amendment to prevent a governor from extending emergency disaster declarations beyond 30 days without the approval of the legislature.
Session & committees streamed live @ .
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Much like automatic voter registration, this task force was crafted by a unilateral decision made by the Shapiro Administration without legislative input.
#PASenate
Maj. Leader
@SenatorPittman
on the governor’s new election task force:
#ElectionIntegrity
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@SenatorAument
and
@SenMastriano
have new legislation that expands choice for military families. Read more:
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Train derailment in western PA, I-95 bridge repair, veterans’ suicide are just a few of the issues addressed this session by the
#PASenate
Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by
@SenMastriano
.
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The 2023-24 legislative session kicks off Jan. 3, 2023 with the swearing-in of new members.
Read more:
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News Conference with PA Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman
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Protecting jobs, empowering families and defending freedoms: Our legislative agenda for strengthening Pennsylvania.
#PASenate
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Enacting a budget to create jobs, helping families, cracking down on crime, passing bills to strengthen election security…find a tally of key bills passed by the Senate in 2021-22 here:
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The
#PASenate
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 measure one step closer to a voter referendum.
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Currently in PA, violations of state law by illegal migrants are not required to be reported to
@ICEgov
. The
#PASenate
passed legislation sponsored by
@senatorlaughlin
to ensure illegal migrants who violate our laws are held accountable.
#illegalimmigrants
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#PASenate
President Pro Tempore
@SenatorScarnati
and Senate Majority Leader
@JakeCorman
announced the Senate plans to return to session this week to consider legislation that will provide a safe path for re-opening the state economy.
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As we look forward to
#VeteransDay
tomorrow, here’s a look back at the measures the
#PASenate
passed just this year to support the
#Pennsylvanians
who served our nation.
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#PASenate
Majority Leader
@SenatorKimWard
's proposed constitutional amendment to limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the legislature moved closer to a voter referendum with today’s 28-20 passage.
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28 Senators to Fetterman: Your Dereliction of Duty has Scarred the Institution of the Senate
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#PASenate
President Pro Tempore
@JakeCorman
& Senate Majority Leader
@SenatorKimWard
issued the following statement in response to passage of two constitutional amendments that will improve the way the state responds to emergencies...
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The
#PASenate
today elected
@JakeCorman
to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore for the 2021-22 legislation session and welcomed new and returning members to the chamber during swearing-in ceremonies at the State Capitol.
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Senator Cris Dush (R-25) took his oath of office to begin his first term in the
#PASenate
at a ceremony at the State Capitol today.
Read more about this Air Force veteran & watch him speak about his legislative priorities here:
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Governor Shapiro’s budget calls for an increase of $3.2 billion in state spending, ensuring a tax increase on working
#Pennsylvanians
just a few years down the road.
We can’t afford Governor Shapiro’s spending spree.
#PABudget
#FiscalResponsibility
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It’s time for Democrats to stop denying there is 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗗 as data shows otherwise.
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On Monday, a remembrance service was held to honor the
#September11
Flight 93 crew and passengers that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Hosted by
@SenMastriano
, chairman of the
#PaSenate
Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
#NeverForget
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Evidence shows unmonitored drop boxes are ripe for ballot harvesting. The
@PASenateGOP
will restore the confidence of every voter in the Commonwealth by eliminating election drop boxes.
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The
#PASenate
held a hearing to question Wolf Administration officials about their inability to process Unemployment Compensation benefits for Pennsylvanians left jobless by
#COVID19
business closures.
@SenBartolotta
@SenatorKristin
@SenLisaBaker
@SenatorDiSanto
@SenLangerholc
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Last week,
#veterans
of
#OperationDesertStorm
were honored for their service at the
#PaCapitol
by
@SenMastriano
, military officials and other lawmakers.
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We have worked to produce a 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 & 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians.
We’ve been committed to respecting taxpayers and standing up to Democrats' push for massive spending.
#PABudget
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Senate Republican Leadership Responds to Governor’s Order Shutting Down Many of State’s Employers
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Safer Communities: With unanimous support of the
#PASenate
, legislation sponsored by
@SenMastriano
to strengthen the overdose tracking system and enable frontline personal to save more lives moves to the
#PAHouse
for consideration.
#drugoverdose
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The most effective way for PA to combat rising energy costs is for lawmakers to unleash our state’s energy potential. That’s why we’re prioritizing policies that create greater energy independence.
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𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 10 a.m. Senate hearing from Monaca, Beaver County on the emergency response to the Ohio train derailment at the PA border, the controlled chemical burn, and testimony from concerned residents.
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The legislature will review:
*The security of voting and manner in which votes are counted.
*The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s management of the 2020 General Election.
*The impact of the Judiciary on the 2020 General Election and subsequent candidate legal challenges.
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"The Pennsylvania Constitution is unequivocally clear – the rights of the citizens to bear arms shall not be questioned. No municipalities can enact an ordinance infringing on that right." Read the latest on
@SenLangerholc
's legislation:
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#PASenate
Republicans mourn the passing of former Sen. Noah Wenger, who represented Lancaster County’s 36th Senatorial District from 1982 to 2006 with decency, honor and integrity.
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👏👏👏
The Commonwealth Court has overturned
@GovernorTomWolf
’s mask mandate for schools. Read our statement from Senate Republican Leadership:
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#PA
prosecutors would be required to notify
@ICEgov
whenever illegal migrants are charged with violating state law, under a measure passed by the
#PASenate
& sponsored by
@senatorlaughlin
&
@SenLangerholc
.
#ILLEGALimmigrants
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#PASenate
Republicans made passage of election integrity legislation a priority this year. We've passed bills to eliminate controversial ballot drop boxes & prohibit third-party funding of elections. This week, we passed the Poll Watcher Empowerment Act:
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No more “released on own recognizance” or unsecured bail for repeat violent offenders, fentanyl traffickers and other dangerous individuals under legislation sponsored by
@SenRobinsonPA
, and passed by the
#PASenate
.
#ToughOnCrime
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“Pennsylvanians’ year-long calls for lawmakers to limit Wolf’s emergency powers have resulted in a historic ballot referendum, which would amend the state’s constitution and restore checks and balances if passed.”
@PAHouseGOP
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Welcome to the
#PASenate
Republican majority, Sen.-elect Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), elected Tuesday by the residents of Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Snyder counties, and part of Luzerne county.
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“…in order to instill confidence in the results. We will continue our fight to uphold Pennsylvania law and the Constitution to ensure that faith in our election system is restored.”
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Under Gov. Shapiro’s requested spending plan PA would go from having $14 billion in our total balances to being $4 billion in the hole in 2 years.
#PASenate
Republicans will continue to stand up for taxpayers and
#fiscalresponsibilty
.
@SenatorStefano
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Gov. Shapiro’s proposal to implement a carbon tax would stifle Pennsylvania’s energy potential.
#PASenate
President Pro Tempore
@SenatorKimWard
says we should be unleashing that potential, not taxing it.
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In less than a decade, demand for electricity will exceed PA’s generation capacity.
#PASenate
Environmental Resources & Energy Committee Chair
@SenatorGeneYaw
says Gov. Shapiro’s
#energy
announcement ignores a looming crisis.
#RGGI
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In light of Pennsylvania having a
#COVID19
mortality rate for nursing home and long-term care residents among the highest in the nation,
@SenatorBrowne
&
@SenatorJWard
demanded the Wolf Administration live up to promises to protect the state’s most vulnerable residents.
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Along with the first woman President Pro Tempore in Pennsylvania history,
#PASenate
Republican women are working to strengthen PA by advancing initiatives to protect jobs, empower families and defend our freedoms.
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Every student in PA will take a financial literacy class prior to graduation because of legislation signed into law in December, which was spearheaded by
@SenatorGebhard
and
@PASenateGOP
.
#financialliteracymonth
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"With today’s ruling, the power for parents and local leaders to make health and safety decisions in our schools is restored." Read more from
@JakeCorman
:
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"More than 99% of PA businesses are small businesses, and those 1.1 million small businesses employ 2.5 million people, which is 46.3% of all PA employees. They are the backbone of our economy," states Senator Joe Pittman.
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Elected by voters in November,
@SenRobinsonPA
today took his oath of office to begin his first term in the
#PASenate
.
Senator Robinson said his priorities include reducing crushing taxes & regulatory overreach that have stifled economic opportunity. More:
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