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Americans are debating an array of contentious issues. As profound as they are, none of these debates can be truly settled without an election process the people trust. [Read More]

The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24), who voted for the measure. Senate Bill 1100 now goes to the governor for enactment into law. [Read More]

As the June 30 deadline to pass a state budget approaches, the Senate spent part of this session week positioning bills that will be used to create a 2022-23 spending plan, along with passing other measures and holding committee activity. [Read More]

The state Senate this week approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) to provide a pathway for Valley Forge Military Academy and College cadets to commission early into the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an U.S. Officer in the Army. [Read More]

Yesterday, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Senator Bob Mensch (R-24 Montgomery/Berks/Bucks) welcomed guests from the Boston Legacy Foundation in Harrisburg to celebrate the signing into law of HB 1560, which renames State Route 2004, North Broad Street in the Borough of Lansdale and Hatfield Township, as the Doctor Frank Erdman Boston Memorial Highway. [Read More]

The Senate was in session this week, positioning bills that will be used to create a state budget, along with passing other measures and holding committee activity. [Read More]

The Senate voted yesterday to block Gov. Tom Wolf’s overreaching charter school regulations after his administration misused the regulatory process to avoid brokering an agreement with lawmakers.  [Read More]

The Senate was in session this week, with multiple committee meetings, hearings, and three days of voting by the full chamber. [Read More]

The Senate was in session this week, with multiple committee meetings and three days of voting by the full chamber. [Read More]

Senator Mensch urges colleagues to approve his measure establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer was approved today by the state Senate. “Registered nurses play a crucial role in the delivery of health care across the commonwealth. […] [Read More]