Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Length of Future Disaster Declarations
June 10, 2020

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Length of Future Disaster Declarations

Future emergency disaster declarations could not be extended beyond 30 days without legislative approval under a proposed Constitutional Amendment approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

 
June 9, 2020

Ending the Governor’s Shutdown Order (HR 836)

Senator Wayne Langerholc speaks in support of House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3.   [Read More]

 
June 9, 2020

Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education in PA

Senate Education Committee | June 9, 2020 | 10:00 am to 12:45 pm | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |    [Read More]

Media Alert – Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing TOMORROW on Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education in PA
June 8, 2020

Media Alert – Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing TOMORROW on Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education in PA

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday June 9, in Harrisburg to hear testimony on the impact of COVID-19 on higher education in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

 
June 8, 2020

Meeting to consider SB 869 and SB 1125

Senate Education Committee | June 8, 2020 | Approx 2:15 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation)    [Read More]

Senate Approves Budget/Comprehensive COVID-19 Funding Package
May 28, 2020

Senate Approves Budget/Comprehensive COVID-19 Funding Package

Today, the Senate approved an interim budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 including a plan to direct $2.6 billion in federal CARES funding to support individuals, small businesses, schools, organizations and county governments that were most severely impacted by COVID-19, according to Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Help Employers, Workers to Battle Opioid Abuse
May 27, 2020

Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Help Employers, Workers to Battle Opioid Abuse

The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would require employers who have a certified safety committee as part of their workers’ compensation program to include information about the risks associated with the use of opioids.  [Read More]

Langerholc and Sankey Applaud Comcast Plan to Expand Broadband Access in Coalport Area
May 26, 2020

Langerholc and Sankey Applaud Comcast Plan to Expand Broadband Access in Coalport Area

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Representative Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) today announced that Comcast will extend its broadband network in portions of southern Clearfield County and northern Cambria County.  [Read More]

Senator Langerholc Offers Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance
May 14, 2020

Senator Langerholc Offers Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance

While his offices are closed to face-to-face meetings, Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) has made the appropriate accommodations to assist area residents with Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications.  [Read More]

 
May 11, 2020

Senate Hearing Focuses on Path Forward for Schools to Open in the Fall

Senate Education Committee Chairman Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) hosted a hearing today to discuss the ongoing and future efforts to maintain continuity of education for students during the COVID-19 closure.    [Read More]

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