Jun
27
2019
June 27, 2019
The Senate approved a bill today designed to improve school safety by focusing on behavioral health, and provide new resources for students facing extended absences from school due to injury or illness, according to Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
Jun
27
2019
June 27, 2019
State Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) voted for passage of a $33.9 billion Pennsylvania budget that holds the line on spending, contains no new tax increases and includes record levels of state funding for public education and agriculture. [Read More]
Jun
26
2019
June 26, 2019
Senate and House Republican leaders highlighted a broad package of bills today that are intended to support Pennsylvania farmers and encourage new generations of farmers to continue the state’s rich agricultural heritage. [Read More]
Jun
26
2019
June 26, 2019
Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr., (R-35) offered the following statement on today’s announcement that North American Höganäs High Alloys, LLC (Höganäs) will expand its operations in Cambria County, creating 25 more jobs for area residents. [Read More]
Jun
26
2019
June 26, 2019
The Senate approved a package of bills on June 25, 2019, reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program. [Read More]
Jun
25
2019
June 25, 2019
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) offered the following statement on Senate 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]
Jun
19
2019
June 19, 2019
The Senate completed work on a package of bills today to combat the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic by improving prescription drug monitoring, limiting opioid prescriptions, targeting drug dealers and taking other steps to limit the damage inflicted by the addiction crisis in Pennsylvania communities. [Read More]
Jun
18
2019
June 18, 2019
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that is aimed at breaking the cycle of addiction by establishing a pilot program to help individuals in recovery obtain meaningful employment opportunities. Listen [Read More]
Jun
18
2019
June 18, 2019
Senate Republicans highlighted a package of bills today to combat the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic by improving prescription drug monitoring, limiting opioid prescriptions, targeting drug dealers and taking other steps to limit the damage inflicted by the addiction crisis in Pennsylvania communities. [Read More]
Jun
18
2019
June 18, 2019
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to increase the allowable width for farm equipment on roads in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Jun
12
2019
June 12, 2019
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]
Jun
12
2019
June 12, 2019
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]