June 12, 2019

Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Bills Approved by Senate Transportation Committee

A package of bills was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Kim Ward (R-39), reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.   [Read More]

 
June 12, 2019

Langerholc Issues Statement on Senate Committee Passage Of His Bill to Exempt Cambria County from Emissions Testing

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) offered the following statement on the Senate Transportation Committee’s passage today of Senate Bill 744, legislation he sponsored to remove Cambria County and six other counties from the vehicle emissions testing program, based on empirical evidence cited by the Joint State Government Commission.   [Read More]

Panel Approves Langerholc Bill to End Child Marriages
June 11, 2019

Panel Approves Langerholc Bill to End Child Marriages

The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed legislation co-sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would close loopholes allowing child marriage to occur in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senators Announce Bills Reforming Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Emissions Testing Program
May 30, 2019

Senators Announce Bills Reforming Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Emissions Testing Program

A group of Senate Republicans, led by Senator Kim Ward (R-39), announced a package of bills today to reform Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program.  [Read More]

 
May 10, 2019

Sen. Langerholc Encouraged by Discussion at Senate Hearing in Latrobe On Exempting Eligible Counties from Vehicle Emissions Testing

The Senate Transportation Committee held a public hearing today in Latrobe on exempting eligible counties from vehicle emissions testing, according to Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) who served on the panel.     [Read More]

 
May 8, 2019

Senate Passes Langerholc Bill to Allow for Wider Farm Equipment on PA Roads

The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that is intended to help Pennsylvania’s farmers by increasing the allowable width for farm equipment on roads in the Commonwealth.   Listen  [Read More]

Langerholc Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to  Provide Training & Job Opportunities for Individuals in Recovery
May 7, 2019

Langerholc Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to Provide Training & Job Opportunities for Individuals in Recovery

The Senate Labor and Industry Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would provide an important tool in combatting the state’s growing heroin epidemic and assisting those in recovery.   [Read More]

 
May 1, 2019

Sen. Langerholc to Hold Senior Expo On Thursday, May 9, in Johnstown

State Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will host a free senior expo for area residents from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 9, at the East Hills Recreation Center, 101 Community College Way, in Johnstown.    [Read More]

New School Safety Grants Awarded in Local Communities
May 1, 2019

New School Safety Grants Awarded in Local Communities

School safety grants were awarded to 11 school districts and other entities in Bedford, Cambria and Clearfield counties, according to Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35).  [Read More]

 
April 29, 2019

Senator Langerholc Chosen to Head Senate Education Committee

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) was appointed today by the Senate President Pro Tempore to serve as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 legislative session.    [Read More]

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