Senator Fontana Announces Over $800K in School Safety & Security Grants

Pittsburgh – May 2, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $825,522 in school and safety grants to improve safety, security, and mental health support for students and staff were awarded to schools in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the School Safety...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

HB 358, PN 1798 (MacKenzie) – Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) to create the “Keystone First Responder Award” to be awarded to a first responder or their next of kin by the Governor or the Governor’s designee. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 832, PN 1567...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

SB 479, PN 510 (Pittman) – The bill amends Title 71 (State Government) allows for commissioned police officers employed by the Department of Corrections, Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence, to be classified as “enforcement officers” relating to SERS. A vote of...