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Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers
February 17, 2026

Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers

Making preventative supplements available to families could prevent more than 80% of peanut and egg allergies and save taxpayers millions, according to testimony given today at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing.  [Read More]

Bartolotta to Host Senate Hearing on Preventing Childhood Food Allergies
February 10, 2026

Bartolotta to Host Senate Hearing on Preventing Childhood Food Allergies

Efforts to protect children from developing lifelong food allergies will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Arc of Washington County, 111 W. Pike St., Canonsburg.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Ban Student Cellphones During School Day
February 5, 2026

Senate Approves Bill to Ban Student Cellphones During School Day

The Pennsylvania Senate this week passed legislation to require public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day, according to Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

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February 4, 2026

Senate Approves Yaw, Bartolotta Bill to Unlock Federal Well Funding

The state Senate today approved legislation to improve the abandoned and orphaned oil and gas well plugging process in Pennsylvania, according to bill sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46).  [Read More]

Bartolotta Raises Concerns Over Repeated Themes in Governor’s Budget
February 4, 2026

Bartolotta Raises Concerns Over Repeated Themes in Governor’s Budget

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) said Senate Republicans would work to reduce spending and produce a more fiscally responsible budget than the plan presented by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Bartolotta Bill to Protect Vehicle Choice in Pennsylvania
February 3, 2026

Senate Committee Advances Bartolotta Bill to Protect Vehicle Choice in Pennsylvania

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to prohibit future vehicle mandates in Pennsylvania was approved Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces More Than $7 Million Investment in District’s Rail Infrastructure
January 22, 2026

Bartolotta Announces More Than $7 Million Investment in District’s Rail Infrastructure

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that $7.07 million has been awarded for critical rail infrastructure improvements in the 46th District, strengthening freight movement, enhancing public safety and supporting economic growth across southwest Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces Nearly $2.3 Million for Water and Wastewater Projects in the 46th District
January 20, 2026

Bartolotta Announces Nearly $2.3 Million for Water and Wastewater Projects in the 46th District

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today the approval of nearly $2.3 million in state funding for water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure improvement projects across Greene and Washington counties.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces More Than $3.8 Million for 46th District Transportation Projects
January 20, 2026

Bartolotta Announces More Than $3.8 Million for 46th District Transportation Projects

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today the approval of $3,822,396 in state grant funding to support critical transportation and infrastructure projects across Greene and Washington counties.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces 2026 Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Awards in Washington County
January 13, 2026

Bartolotta Announces 2026 Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Awards in Washington County

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that several Washington County organizations will receive funding through the 2026 Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Program, supporting projects that promote agricultural education, workforce development and leadership opportunities for young people.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces Nearly $900,000 Grant to Improve Traffic Flow and Safety in Peters Township
December 30, 2025

Bartolotta Announces Nearly $900,000 Grant to Improve Traffic Flow and Safety in Peters Township

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today Peters Township has been awarded $897,480 through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program to modernize traffic signals along Washington Road (State Route 19), a major transportation corridor in Washington County.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces More Than $5.7 Million in Grants for Greene and Washington Counties
December 18, 2025

Bartolotta Announces More Than $5.7 Million in Grants for Greene and Washington Counties

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today more than $5.7 million in state grants have been awarded to communities across the 46th Senatorial District through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) Program.  [Read More]

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