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Meeting to release four reports entitled: (1) Feasibility of Establishing a Water Use Fee in Pennsylvania, (2) An Interim Report on the Establishment of the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, (3) PA Game Commission Compliance with Its Strategic Plan, and (4) The Impact of Tavern Gaming on the Pennsylvania State Lottery

June 01, 2018
Legislative Budget & Finance Committee | June 6, 2018 | 9:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]

Senate Approves Measure Targeting Domestic Violence in Front of Children

May 23, 2018
The Senate today approved legislation that would lead to tougher sentences for crimes of domestic violence committed in front of children. [Read More]

Senators Greenleaf and Mensch Congratulate the North Penn Girls Swimming and Diving Team on their 2018 PIAA First Place Victory

May 22, 2018
Today, State Senators Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-12) and Bob Mensch (R-24) welcomed the North Penn Girls Swimming and Diving Team and their coaches to the State Capitol to celebrate their 2018 state championship title. [Read More]

Senator Mensch Supports Bill to Implement Property Tax Elimination Chosen by Voters

April 23, 2018
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) today supported legislation introduced by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) to eliminate residential school property taxes through the state’s existing homestead exclusion program. [Read More]

Senate Spotlight – Child Abuse Penalty Bill

April 19, 2018
Senate Spotlight shines the light on a bill sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch that recognizes the impact violent crime has on children. [Read More]

Mensch Measure Designating April 8-14 as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” Approved by Senate

March 27, 2018
A measure sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) designating the week of April 8 through 14, 2018 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Pennsylvania was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]

State Senate Approves Bipartisan Crime Victims Package

March 22, 2018
The State Senate approved a package of bills that would strengthen protections for victims of crime and ensure that victims and their families are treated with respect and dignity by the criminal justice system. [Read More]

Mensch Measure Honoring Stephen Hawking Unanimously Approved by Senate

March 22, 2018
A measure sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) to honor the life and accomplishments of physicist Stephen Hawking was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the Senate. [Read More]

Mensch Bill to Promote Employment of People with Disabilities Approved by Senate

February 13, 2018
A measure sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) to promote the employment of people with disabilities at competitive wages in Pennsylvania businesses and public agencies was recently approved by the Senate. [Read More]

Senate Ready to Review Governor’s FY 2018-19 Budget Request

February 06, 2018
The Senate will carefully study the $33.2 billion state General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 unveiled by Governor Tom Wolf on Tuesday (February 6) before a joint session of the General Assembly, according to Senator Bob Mensch (R-24). [Read More]

Senator Mensch Introduces Resolution Designating January 1-7, 2018 as First Responder Appreciation Week in Pennsylvania

January 25, 2018
To re-emphasize the critical jobs done by first responders, as well as their unrelenting commitment to others, Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) re-introduced a resolution, SR 259, designating the week of January 1, 2018 through January 7, 2018, as First Responder Appreciation Week in Pennsylvania. [Read More]

Senator Mensch Holds 6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

November 16, 2017
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) hosted his 6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, November 11th at the Upper Perkiomen High School located on 2 Walt Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073. [Read More]

Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Mensch Initiative to Excuse Student Absence for Participation in Veterans Events or Funerals

November 14, 2017
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) which would allow students who are performing at events and funerals honoring our veterans to be excused from school, and allow that time to be counted toward volunteering or community service requirements. Listen [Read More]

Senator Mensch Introduces Resolution Recognizing “Community College Completion Week” in Pennsylvania

October 16, 2017
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) introduced a resolution that designates the week of October 16, 2017 as “Community College Completion Week” in Pennsylvania. He is co-chair of the bi-partisan Community College Caucus. [Read More]

To release reports on (1) a review of the PA One Call System and (2) an assessment of fees charged by PA County Recorder of Deeds.

October 11, 2017
Legislative Budget & Finance Committee - October 18, 2017 [Read More]

Municipal Coverage by the PA State Police

October 11, 2017
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Infrastructure, Environment and Government Operation - October 17, 2017 [Read More]

Senator Mensch Introduces Resolution Recognizing October 13, 2017 as “Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day” In Pennsylvania

October 03, 2017
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) introduced a resolution recognizing October 13, 2017 as “Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]