Tierne’s Law Highlighted at Capitol News Conference
Tierne’s Law, legislation introduced by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to help protect victims of domestic violence, was highlighted during a news conference at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg today. [Read More]
Senators Unveil Bills to Strengthen PA’s Protection From Abuse Laws
Seeking to strengthen and reform Pennsylvania’s domestic violence laws, a group of Pennsylvania senators today unveiled four bills designed to offer greater protections to victims of domestic violence and their children, as well as hold abusers accountable. [Read More]
Senate Committees to Examine Consolidation Proposal
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** – The Senate will hold the first of 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 will affect countless agencies and individuals across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Republican Senators to Introduce Proposals to Strengthen Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse (PFA) Laws
News Advisory – Members of the Senate Republican Caucus from Across Pennsylvania will introduce a package of bills to help strengthen Pennsylvania’s PFA statute. Senators, along with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other law enforcement partners, will discuss the various proposals and the importance of efforts to strengthen Pennsylvania’s PFA laws Watch Live [Read More]
Legislation Could Change Taxation of Vapor Products to Protect Small Businesses
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) introduced legislation today to change the way Pennsylvania taxes e-cigarette products to help prevent more vapor shops from going out of business. [Read More]
Media Advisory – Bartolotta Will Host Panel Discussion on Postpartum Depression Bill on Thursday
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) will host a panel discussion on Thursday in Washington to address questions regarding legislation she recently introduced to help mothers and infants affected by postpartum depression. http://av.pasenategop.com/bartolotta/2017/0217/sb428.mp3 [Read More]
Bartolotta Introduces Tierne’s Law to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) introduced legislation today that would give Pennsylvania judges additional tools to protect victims of domestic violence. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill Would Modernize Opioid Addiction Treatment in PA
Patients suffering from opioid addiction would have a broader range of treatment options under legislation introduced today by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill Would Expand Practice Authority for Nurses
A bill introduced today by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) would remove unnecessary state regulations that currently prevent Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) from treating patients to the full extent of their education and training. Listen [Read More]
Senator Bartolotta Comments on CONSOL Energy Bailey Mine Workforce Reduction
Senator Camera Bartolotta issued today the following statement reacting to an announcement made by CNX Coal Resources which will temporarily reduce staff levels at the Bailey Mine Complex during an unscheduled move of the longwall mining machine. [Read More]
Bartolotta: Budget Address Offers a Starting Point, But Questions Remain
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Wolf’s 2017-18 budget address: Listen [Read More]
Bartolotta, Schwank Reintroduce Postpartum Depression Proposal
Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Judy Schwank (D-11) reintroduced legislation today that would extend early intervention services to newborn and infant children of mothers affected by postpartum depression (PPD). [Read More]