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Senator Ryan Aument re-elected as Majority Whip; outlines conservative priorities

Pennsylvania Senate Republicans have re-elected Senator Ryan Aument as the Majority Whip.

By North Lancaster News | Nov 13, 2024

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Republican senators retain leadership positions for Pennsylvania's upcoming legislative session

Senate Republicans have re-elected their leadership team to serve in the 2025-26 legislative session.

By North Lancaster News | Nov 13, 2024

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Garden Spot Village receives $4.5M grant for arts center

By North Lancaster News | Nov 1, 2024

Garden Spot Village in New Holland has been awarded a $4.5 million grant for the construction of its Center for Arts and Culture.

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FOIA Request Sent to Lancaster County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

By North Lancaster News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Lancaster County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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Miller announces over $3.2 million in grants for local safety and infrastructure projects

By North Lancaster News | Oct 25, 2024

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Miller announces over $3.2 million in grants for local district projects

By North Lancaster News | Oct 25, 2024

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Fraudulent voter registrations discovered in Lancaster County

By North Lancaster News | Oct 25, 2024

Senator Ryan Aument has issued a statement regarding the discovery of fraudulent voter registration applications in Lancaster County.

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Grants awarded for Akron Borough garage renovation and Earl Township sewer upgrades

By North Lancaster News | Oct 22, 2024

Rep. Keith Greiner has announced that Akron Borough and the Earl Township Sewer Authority have been awarded state grants totaling over $470,000 through the Local Share Account (LSA) program. The Commonwealth Financing Authority, part of the Department of Community and Economic Development, is responsible for distributing these funds from gaming revenue to local governments.

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Senator Aument hosts forum on youth smartphone and social media use

By North Lancaster News | Oct 11, 2024

Senator Ryan Aument is set to host a "Back to School Night" event aimed at fostering community discussion on the use of smartphones and social media among youth. The event will feature a panel of experts, including educational leaders, healthcare professionals, and online safety advocates. Attendees will have the chance to engage with the panelists during a Q&A session.

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Pennsylvania legislature passes early literacy improvement bill awaiting governor's approval

By North Lancaster News | Oct 9, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate and House have unanimously passed legislation aimed at improving early literacy, which now awaits the governor's approval. Sponsored by Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8), Senate Bill 801 seeks to provide schools with resources to enhance reading instruction through evidence-based programs.

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Highway dedication to honor Senator Noah W. Wenger

By North Lancaster News | Sep 19, 2024

A ceremony will be held to rename a portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County as the ‘Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway’ in honor of Sen. Wenger’s service in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and his commitment to Lancaster County. Act 63 of 2024 (Section 16) designates the portion from the interchange with U.S. Route 30 in Manheim Township to the interchange with Interstate 76, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in East Cocalico Township.

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Senate committee approves bill offering bonuses for terror war veterans

By North Lancaster News | Sep 17, 2024

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror.

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Pennsylvania enacts law limiting student smartphone use during school hours

By North Lancaster News | Jul 15, 2024

The proposal aims to improve student mental health, academic performance, and social skills.

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Rep. Zimmerman criticizes new state budget as unsustainable

By North Lancaster News | Jul 11, 2024

HARRISBURG – The House and Senate passed a nearly $48 billion state budget today, said Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks), who voted against the spending plan. Following the vote, he issued this statement:

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Governor signs Miller's bill protecting Pennsylvania's ecosystem

By North Lancaster News | Jul 5, 2024

Rep. Brett Miller’s (R-Lancaster) legislation aimed at protecting Pennsylvania’s ecosystem has been signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro.

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Senate passes bill limiting smartphone use in schools

By North Lancaster News | Jul 3, 2024

The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) aimed at improving students’ mental health and academic performance by limiting smartphone use in schools. The bill, which passed with a 45-5 vote, received strong bipartisan support.

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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill prohibiting divestment from Israel

By North Lancaster News | Jun 27, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation with significant bipartisan support to prohibit state entities from boycotting or divesting from Israel. According to Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), the bill, which passed by a vote of 41-7, would affect the PA Treasury’s Office, the State Employees’ Retirement System, the Public School Employees’ Retirement System, and the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Additionally, it would cut off state tax dollars from higher education institutions that engage in such actions against Israel.

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Aument bill limiting cellphone use in schools advances through Senate committee

By North Lancaster News | Jun 25, 2024

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and learning by limiting their use of cellphones in schools passed the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 10-1, positioning it for possible consideration in the final 2024-25 state budget.

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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill aiming to improve early literacy

By North Lancaster News | Jun 11, 2024

Legislation sponsored by Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8) aimed at enhancing early literacy in Pennsylvania has passed the Senate with a vote of 48-1. The bipartisan proposal, Senate Bill 801, seeks to ensure every child in the state can read proficiently by the fourth grade through a comprehensive, evidence-based reading program.

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Rep. Zimmerman calls Trump verdict a "tragic commentary" on nation's state

By North Lancaster News | May 31, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) issued a statement following the verdict in the trial of former President Donald J. Trump.