At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @PennDOTnews, I discussed enforcement of municipal maintenance agreements, my effort to relieve local counties of emissions testing & the need for western PA passenger rail service. [Read More]
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PAAuditorGen, I asked about pharmacy benefit managers and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. [Read More]
During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @StateSystem, I asked Chancellor Daniel Greenstein about projected downturns in enrollment and the impact on instructor complement. I also asked about downturns in community college transfers. [Read More]
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @CorrectionsPA, I asked Secretary John Wetzel about staff exposure to mailed substances, recidivism rates for community corrections centers, & the work of Quehanna Boot Camp. [Read More]
At today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PADMVA, I raised concerns about minor national guard members who have mental health issues and whether that information can be shared with friends and family to help them receive care. [Read More]
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PADrugAlcohol, I asked whether funding could be provided to address the Hepatitis C epidemic in Johnstown and the proposed “Recovery to Work” program. [Read More]
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PARevenue and @PALottery, I questioned the amount of money spent by the Lottery on advertising, as well as other factors that go into determining the advertising budget. [Read More]
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with the @Ind_Fisc_Office,I asked about the projected impact of changing demographics on the workforce, and how to attract younger workers. [Read More]
The State Senate this week approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Senator Pat Browne (R-16) that would establish a pilot program to encourage community-based services into Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), offered the following statement on Governor Tom Wolf’s $36.1 billion state General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. [Read More]
