February 24, 2020
Budget Hearing Q&A: Auditor General
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PAAuditorGen, I asked about pharmacy benefit managers and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. [Read More]
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February 20, 2020
Budget Hearing Q&A: State System of Higher Education
During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @StateSystem, I asked Chancellor Daniel Greenstein about projected downturns in enrollment and the impact on instructor complement. I also asked about downturns in community college transfers. [Read More]
February 19, 2020
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @CorrectionsPA, I asked Secretary John Wetzel about staff exposure to mailed substances, recidivism rates for community corrections centers, & the work of Quehanna Boot Camp. [Read More]
February 19, 2020
Budget Hearing Q&A: Military & Veterans Affairs
At today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PADMVA, I raised concerns about minor national guard members who have mental health issues and whether that information can be shared with friends and family to help them receive care. [Read More]
February 18, 2020
Budget Hearing Q&A: Drug & Alcohol Programs
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PADrugAlcohol, I asked whether funding could be provided to address the Hepatitis C epidemic in Johnstown and the proposed “Recovery to Work” program. [Read More]
February 18, 2020
Budget Hearing Q&A: Revenue/Lottery
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PARevenue and @PALottery, I questioned the amount of money spent by the Lottery on advertising, as well as other factors that go into determining the advertising budget. [Read More]
February 18, 2020
Budget Hearing Q&A: Independent Fiscal Office
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with the @Ind_Fisc_Office,I asked about the projected impact of changing demographics on the workforce, and how to attract younger workers. [Read More]
February 5, 2020
Senate Approves Langerholc/Browne Legislation To Encourage Community Services in PA Schools
The State Senate this week approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Senator Pat Browne (R-16) that would establish a pilot program to encourage community-based services into Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]
February 4, 2020
Sen. Wayne Langerholc: Governor’s Budget Proposal Starts the Conversation
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), offered the following statement on Governor Tom Wolf’s $36.1 billion state General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. [Read More]
November 20, 2019
Langerholc Supports New Protections for Sexual Abuse Survivors Including Statute of Limitations Reforms
The Senate approved a comprehensive package of bills today to support survivors of sexual abuse, including legislation to reform the statute of limitations to give survivors a retroactive two- year civil window to file claims, according to Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr, (R-35) who strongly supported the bills. [Read More]