News Releases

Pennsylvania children can once again enjoy the fun and recreation of organized summer activities with the announcement that the Wolf administration will lift its prohibition of summer camps, Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) said today.   [Read More]

Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced three measures supporting the military and veterans in Pennsylvania.  According to Senator Pat Stefano, Committee Chairman, the first bill would establish two new Veterans Recognition Days.  The second would enhance the Keystone Youth Challenge Academy Program.  And the third would create a Veterans Business Logo.   [Read More]

Individuals in recovery for substance use disorders could stand a better chance of breaking the cycle of addiction by maintaining meaningful employment under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32), who supported the bill.   [Read More]

This week, Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) and Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) introduced and spoke on a condolence resolution that they offered on behalf of First Class Petty Officer Harry Milton Beal (USN, Retired).   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) offered the following statement on Governor Wolf’s announcement that he is easing restrictions on the restaurant and hospitality industry and other job-creators, more than a year after he shut down many businesses.   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) applauded yesterday’s announcement that a bipartisan Senate panel will begin a comprehensive review of the 2020 General Election. The panel’s first hearing will review best practices of election integrity and security from other states on Monday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Senate Chamber.  The hearing will be live-streamed here.    [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) joined colleagues today to announce the introduction of legislation to stop the proposed plan to toll bridges on Pennsylvania’s interstate system.   [Read More]

Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, on the second floor Rotunda outside the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in the State Capitol in Harrisburg.   [Read More]

Pennsylvania teachers are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations under an expansion of the Commonwealth’s immunization plan in order to return more students to classrooms for in-person instruction, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32).     [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) voted in favor of a COVID-19 relief bill today that will provide critical assistance to restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the pandemic. The bill drew bipartisan support and is on its way to Governor Wolf to be signed into law.   [Read More]

Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) said he will strongly oppose a massive tax and spend budget proposed today by Governor Wolf, saying it would be devastating to Pennsylvanians and especially small businesses that are struggling to survive during the COVID-19 crisis.     [Read More]