July 15, 2020

Senate Approves Langerholc Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility in Obtaining Teacher Certifications

The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would assist recent teaching graduates who are attempting to navigate the state certification process, which was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.    [Read More]

 
June 22, 2020

Senate Panel Approves Bill to Provide Broadband Access to Rural/Underserved Areas

The Senate Communications and Technology Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state.  [Read More]

 
June 22, 2020

Meeting to consider SB 1216 and HB 2171

Senate Education Committee | June 22, 2020 (approx. 1:30 p.m.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |    [Read More]

 
June 9, 2020

Ending the Governor’s Shutdown Order (HR 836)

Senator Wayne Langerholc speaks in support of House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3.   [Read More]

 
June 9, 2020

Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education in PA

Senate Education Committee | June 9, 2020 | 10:00 am to 12:45 pm | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |    [Read More]

 
June 8, 2020

Meeting to consider SB 869 and SB 1125

Senate Education Committee | June 8, 2020 | Approx 2:15 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation)    [Read More]

 
May 11, 2020

Senate Hearing Focuses on Path Forward for Schools to Open in the Fall

Senate Education Committee Chairman Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) hosted a hearing today to discuss the ongoing and future efforts to maintain continuity of education for students during the COVID-19 closure.    [Read More]

 
May 8, 2020

Hearing on Continuity of Education – COVID-19

Senate Education Committee | May 11, 2020 | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation)    [Read More]

 
March 25, 2020

Sen. Langerholc; PA Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures, Including School Mandate Relief

The State Senate convened remotely today to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency, including a bill to provide school mandate relief and assist schools, students and teachers, according to Senate Education Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc (R-35).  [Read More]

 
March 4, 2020

Budget Hearing Q&A: Budget Secretary

During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with Budget Secretary Jen Swails, I asked about the proposed fee for State Police service and the Governor’s proposed cut in funding for school safety.    [Read More]

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