August 17, 2020
PA Athletic Oversight Committee Hearing on PIAA Fall Sports
PA Athletic Oversight Committee | August 18, at 11:00 am in the Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Author: Eric K.
August 17, 2020
Langerholc Announces $2.6 Million in Funding to Improve Water and Sewer Systems
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr., (R-35) today announced funding to improve water and sewage treatment systems in Cambria, Clearfield and Bedford counties. [Read More]
August 6, 2020
Senate Majority Leader, Education Chair Respond to Governor’s Surprise Announcement on Youth Sports, Call on PIAA to Continue with Plan for Safe Athletics
Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and Senate Education Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-35) today issued the following statements regarding Governor Wolf’s recommendation that no school sporting events take place until January 2021: [Read More]
August 3, 2020
Bridge Naming Ceremony for Local War Hero To Take Place Thursday, August 6 in Johnstown
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr., (R-35) will take part in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 6 in Johnstown to name a bridge for local war hero Seaman Apprentice Kenneth D. Scaife, who died in Vietnam. [Read More]
July 21, 2020
Senate Committee to discuss the safe re-opening of Pennsylvania schools in Westtown Township
At the request of Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester/Delaware), the Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-Bedford/Cambria/Clearfield), the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, will host a workshop discussion with local education officials and parents about how to safely re-open Pennsylvania schools as a result of COVID-19. [Read More]
July 15, 2020
Floor Remarks on SB 1166
The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum. [Read More]
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]