Senate Panel Approves Tierne’s Law to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
The Senate Judiciary Committee took an important step toward protecting victims of domestic violence today by approving a bill introduced by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** 4/28/2017 Senate Committees to Examine Consolidation Proposal
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** 4/28/2017 Senate Committees to Examine Consolidation Proposal HARRISBURG – The Senate will hold the third in a series of public hearings looking into the Wolf Administration’s proposal to consolidate the departments of Human Services, Health, Aging, and Drug and Alcohol Programs. This is a major element of the proposed state budget, and […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners
The Senate took a critical step to improve access to quality healthcare services in rural areas by approving a bill today that would give full practice authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). Listen [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Change in Taxation of Vapor Products
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill today that would change the way Pennsylvania taxes e-cigarette products to help prevent more vapor shops from going out of business, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Proposal Advances to Provide Early Intervention for Postpartum Depression
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved legislation today that would extend early intervention services to newborn and infant children of mothers affected by postpartum depression (PPD), according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
State Grant Supports Local Rail Project
HARRISBURG – A $1.8 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will support a rail project in Washington and Westmoreland counties, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Media Advisory – Senate Committees to Continue Examination of Agency Merger Proposal
A series of committee hearings regarding Governor Wolf’s plan to consolidate several state agencies will continue with a meeting in Pittsburgh on May 1. [Read More]
Senate Panel Endorses Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved a bill today that would remove unnecessary state barriers that prevent Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) from offering a wider variety of services to patients. [Read More]
Media Advisory – Senate Committees to Examine Consolidation Proposal
The Senate will hold the second in a series of public hearings looking into the Wolf Administration’s proposal to consolidate the departments of Human Services, Health, Aging, and Drug and Alcohol Programs. [Read More]
Bartolotta Comments on Agency Merger Proposal
Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Chair Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) released the following statement after today’s joint committee hearing regarding Governor Wolf’s plan to consolidate four state agencies into a single entity: [Read More]
State Grant Supports Ellsworth Borough Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation
A state grant will support the rehabilitation of two water storage tanks in Ellsworth Borough in Washington County, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Bartolotta Comments on Legislation to Improve Unemployment Compensation Claims System
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) issued the following statement today regarding Senate passage of legislation to ensure Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimants can access benefits in a timely and efficient manner, while at the same time adding greater transparency and accountability to the UC system [Read More]