Senator Langerholc raised concerns about potential fee changes that could jeopardize services provided to local individuals who have disabilities during today’s PA Senate Budget Hearing with the PA Department of Human Services. [Read More]
At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Langerholc told Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine that the law he sponsored to speed up the processing of rape evidence kits is not being followed by the department and that the health care provider hotline must be improved. [Read More]
During today’s PA Senate Budget hearing with the PA Judiciary, Senator Langerholc raised concerns regarding how criminal history reports are utilized and discussed the possibility of changes to continuing legal education requirements. [Read More]
During the budget hearing for PennDOT, Senator Langerholc requested a delay in mandating costly new emissions testing equipment in Cambria County from Secretary Leslie Richards. [Read More]
Senator Langerholc noted a proposed increase in spending for utility costs and asked Secretary Topper about efforts to reduce energy consumption during the budget hearing with the Department of General Services. [Read More]
Senator Langerholc raised concerns with Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego about the need for counseling resources for volunteer fire and EMS personnel, who often face severe trauma when responding to calls. [Read More]
Senator Langerholc asked Acting State Police Commissioner Commissioner Robert Evanchick for an update on establishing Risk & Vulnerability Assessment Teams to boost School Safety, the backlog in safety assessments, & PSP crime lab & rape kit backlogs. [Read More]
Senator Langerholc discussed the ongoing need for reliable broadband in rural areas with representatives from the PUC. [Read More]
Senator Langerholc asked Independent Fiscal Office Director Matthew Knittel about the projected economic growth rate for Pennsylvania next year and the impact of the internet sales tax on sales growth. [Read More]
Senator Langerholc asked Revenue Secretary Hassell about the percentage of workers earning minimum wage, tax collection from online sales and advertising costs for lottery scratch-off tickets. [Read More]
