Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
March 22, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel and Board Chairman Ted Johnson during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Board of Probation & Parole.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education
March 18, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary Noe Ortega during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of State
March 11, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Veronica Degraffenreid during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Department of State.
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New Legislation Puts the Brakes on Tolling PA Interstate Bridges
March 11, 2021
State Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) joined colleagues today to announce the introduction of legislation to stop the proposed plan to toll bridges on Pennsylvania’s interstate system.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
March 11, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Secretary Patrick McDonnell during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services (Part 1)
March 10, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Secretary Teresa Miller during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services. (Part 1 of 2)
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Senators To Announce Legislation To Put Brakes on PennDOT P3 Bridge Tolling Plan
March 10, 2021
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.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Revenue/Lottery
March 08, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Secretary of Revenue Dan Hassell during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Revenue / Lottery.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Independent Fiscal Office (Part 2)
March 08, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Director Matthew Knittel during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Independent Fiscal Office. Part 2 of 2
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Independent Fiscal Office
March 08, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Director Matthew Knittel during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Independent Fiscal Office.
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Senator Bob Mensch and Representative Chris Quinn Introduce Deana’s Law in Memory of Deana Eckman
March 05, 2021
Today, Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) and Representative Chris Quinn (R-168) announced the introduction of a crucial piece of legislation in memory of DUI homicide victim Deana Eckman that would increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders in both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives.
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Legislation in Memory of DUI Homicide Victim Deana Eckman To Be Re-Introduced in PA Senate, House
March 04, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch (R – Berks, Bucks and Montgomery) and Rep. Chris Quinn (R – Delaware) will be joined by the parents of Deana Eckman to announce the re-introduction of Deana’s Law in both the Pennsylvania Senate and House.
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Meeting to elect officers and other items
February 19, 2021
Legislative Budget & Finance Committee | Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. |
North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
COVID-19 Vaccine Forum
February 12, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch held this Access Live event to speak with constituents about the COVID-19 vaccine and address participant questions and concerns.
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Update on PASSHE (State System of Higher Education)
February 09, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein during a joint hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Education Committee to provide an update on PASSHE (PA State System of Higher Education).
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Pennsylvania
February 04, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam during a joint hearing of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee and the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on problems with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Pennsylvania.
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Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring a Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
January 27, 2021
Yesterday, the state Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving it one step closer to a voter referendum.
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PA Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
December 07, 2020
On this edition of Zooming Around the 24th District, I spoke with Dr. Dale Adair, Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Chief Medical Officer and Chief Psychiatrist, along with Kristen Houser, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services, about the various mental health resources that are available to Pennsylvanians during this time.
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Senator Mensch Earns Majority Caucus Chairman Role for 2021-2022, Among Other Senate Republicans Elected for Leadership Team
November 12, 2020
Senate Republicans today elected their leadership team for the 2021-2022 legislative session. The newly elected leadership team will begin serving in their roles on December 1, 2020.
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Senator Mensch Legislation to Ensure Safe Visitation and Care of Nursing Home Residents Earns Senate Approval
October 20, 2020
Yesterday, the Senate approved Senator Bob Mensch (R-24)’s legislation to ensure safe visitation and enhanced care for residents of long-term care facilities.
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