February 28, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
Senator Langerholc asked DEP Secretary Patrick McConnell about removing some counties, such as Cambria, from vehicle emissions testing requirements. [Read More]
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February 28, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections / Probation & Parole
Senator Langerholc raised concerns to Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel that individuals are being placed in local community corrections centers that are not near where they live. [Read More]
February 27, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Human Services
Senator Langerholc raised concerns about potential fee changes that could jeopardize services provided to local individuals who have disabilities during today’s PA Senate Budget Hearing with the PA Department of Human Services. [Read More]
February 27, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Langerholc told Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine that the law he sponsored to speed up the processing of rape evidence kits is not being followed by the department and that the health care provider hotline must be improved. [Read More]
February 26, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Judiciary
During today’s PA Senate Budget hearing with the PA Judiciary, Senator Langerholc raised concerns regarding how criminal history reports are utilized and discussed the possibility of changes to continuing legal education requirements. [Read More]
February 25, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
During the budget hearing for PennDOT, Senator Langerholc requested a delay in mandating costly new emissions testing equipment in Cambria County from Secretary Leslie Richards. [Read More]
February 25, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: General Services
Senator Langerholc noted a proposed increase in spending for utility costs and asked Secretary Topper about efforts to reduce energy consumption during the budget hearing with the Department of General Services. [Read More]
February 21, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA / Office of Fire Commissioner
Senator Langerholc raised concerns with Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego about the need for counseling resources for volunteer fire and EMS personnel, who often face severe trauma when responding to calls. [Read More]
February 21, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: PA State Police
Senator Langerholc asked Acting State Police Commissioner Commissioner Robert Evanchick for an update on establishing Risk & Vulnerability Assessment Teams to boost School Safety, the backlog in safety assessments, & PSP crime lab & rape kit backlogs. [Read More]
February 19, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Public Utility Commission
Senator Langerholc discussed the ongoing need for reliable broadband in rural areas with representatives from the PUC. [Read More]