Bill seeking to limit ‘acting’ cabinet heads clears Pa. Senate in split vote

Bill seeking to limit ‘acting’ cabinet heads clears Pa. Senate in split vote

Members of the Pennsylvania Senate split along party lines in approving a proposed bill Wednesday that if enacted would restrict how long cabinet officials could lead state agencies in an “acting” role and without formal confirmation.

Senate Advances Bill to Rein in Use of Unconfirmed Leaders of State Agencies - Senator Phillips-Hill

HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation that would restore balance and transparency on state agency leaders in state government, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and Cris Dush (R-25). “When unelected individuals are allowed to serve for months or even years without a single vote by the Senate, it shuts the public out of the process,” Phillips-Hill said. “This bill makes sure that the peopl…

Senate Advances Bill to Rein in Use of Unconfirmed Leaders of State Agencies - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation that would restore balance and transparency on state agency leaders in state government, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and Cris Dush (R-25).

Robinson Designates April 2025 as Community College Month in Pennsylvania - Senator Robinson

HARRISBURG – Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37)  recently introduced Senate Resolution 34, which designates April 2025 as Community College Month in Pennsylvania. He was joined by fellow co-chair of the Community College Caucus, Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). “Community colleges are vital to the next generation of Pennsylvania’s workforce and economy,” Robinson said. “I am proud to introduce this resolution to recognize the important role community colleges…

Bartolotta Bill Maximizing Benefit of Tax Dollars Passes Senate Committee - Senator Bartolotta

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to improve Pennsylvanians’ financial stability and government efficiency passed the Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously. Senate Bill 101 would allow for greater analysis of workforce development programs and policy by requiring data that already exists to be shared with Pennsylvania’s 22 local workforce development boards in a timely fashion. The Department of Labor …