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Senator
Wayne Langerholc, Jr.
Pennsylvania's 35th District - Majority Whip
Serving Cambria, Centre and Clearfield Counties
Senator
Wayne Langerholc, Jr.
Pennsylvania's 35th District - Majority Whip
Serving Cambria, Centre and Clearfield Counties

News Releases

Senate Passes Baker, Langerholc Bill to Preserve Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Cases
June 25, 2026

Senate Passes Baker, Langerholc Bill to Preserve Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Cases

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday announced the Senate’s approval of their legislation updating Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision. Under Pennsylvania law, second-degree murder — also known as felony murder — applies when a death occurs during the commission of certain felonies, even if the defendant did not directly cause the killing.  [Read More]

Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Address Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Following Court Ruling
June 23, 2026

Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Address Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Following Court Ruling

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) announced Senate Judiciary Committee passage of legislation they introduced to update Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision declaring the mandatory life-without-parole sentence for that crime unconstitutional.  [Read More]

Senate Unanimously Passes Langerholc Bill to Support Law Enforcement
June 23, 2026

Senate Unanimously Passes Langerholc Bill to Support Law Enforcement

The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to provide current and retired law enforcement with discounted hunting and fishing licenses.  [Read More]

Gebhard, Langerholc Bill to Better Identify Delinquent Children as Victims of Human Trafficking Approved by Committee
June 9, 2026

Gebhard, Langerholc Bill to Better Identify Delinquent Children as Victims of Human Trafficking Approved by Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to better identify delinquent children as victims of human trafficking has been approved by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee.  [Read More]

THURSDAY: Langerholc, Armanini to Host Senior Expo in DuBois
June 1, 2026

THURSDAY: Langerholc, Armanini to Host Senior Expo in DuBois

Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Mike Armanini (R-75) invite area seniors to their annual Senior Expo in DuBois this Thursday.  [Read More]

Statement on Recent Violence in Cambria County
May 22, 2026

Statement on Recent Violence in Cambria County

Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) issued the following statement on the recent violence in Cambria County:  [Read More]

Langerholc to Host Bridge Dedication Ceremony Honoring Vietnam Veteran
May 18, 2026

Langerholc to Host Bridge Dedication Ceremony Honoring Vietnam Veteran

Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will host a bridge dedication ceremony honoring Private First Class (PFC) William P. O’Farrell on Thursday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the Nanty Glo Fire Hall, 902 Chestnut Street, Nanty Glo.  [Read More]

Langerholc Announce More Than 2.2 million in Transportation Funding
May 11, 2026

Langerholc Announce More Than 2.2 million in Transportation Funding

Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) announced more than $2.2 million in transportation funding for projects in Cambria and Centre counties.  [Read More]

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May 8, 2026

Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Support Law Enforcement

The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to provide law enforcement with discounted hunting and fishing licenses.  [Read More]

Langerholc to Hold Senator for a Day Program on Thursday
May 8, 2026

Langerholc to Hold Senator for a Day Program on Thursday

Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will hold his fifth annual Senator for a Day program for area high school students next week.  [Read More]

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