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March 8, 2023

Senate unanimously approves Phillips-Hill’s TikTok ban on state devices, networks

Legislation that would prohibit state-owned devices and networks from downloading and using TikTok was approved with unanimous support in the Senate, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

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March 7, 2023

Phillips-Hill: State budget must make smart long-term financial decisions

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) released the following statement in response to the budget address Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered today to a joint session of the General Assembly:  [Read More]

Pennycuick: Senate Committee Acts to Boost Cybersecurity by Prohibiting TikTok on State-Owned Devices
March 6, 2023

Pennycuick: Senate Committee Acts to Boost Cybersecurity by Prohibiting TikTok on State-Owned Devices

Legislation approved by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee today would protect the information of Pennsylvania state government, including citizen information, by prohibiting state-owned devices from downloading and using TikTok, committee chair Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) said.    [Read More]

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February 9, 2023

Strengthening cybersecurity, Phillips-Hill introduces TikTok ban on state devices, networks

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced a measure today that would prohibit all state-owned devices from downloading and using TikTok. The application presents a high level of cybersecurity risk to the Commonwealth and its digital assets.  [Read More]

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February 3, 2023

Phillips-Hill and Rothman introduce reform to hold state agencies accountable

Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland/Dauphin/Perry) introduced legislation to reduce and reform the state’s regulatory process, holding state agencies transparent and accountable.  [Read More]

Protecting whistleblowers and taxpayer money: Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Lindsey Williams reintroduce Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act
January 31, 2023

Protecting whistleblowers and taxpayer money: Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Lindsey Williams reintroduce Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act

Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that they plan to reintroduce the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act for Taxpayer Accountability (CFPA) this session. This legislation, which was introduced last session as SB38, will serve as a Pennsylvania False Claims Act. The CFPA is modeled on the Federal False Claims Act, which celebrates its 160th Anniversary this year.  [Read More]

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January 18, 2023

Senate approves bipartisan bill to strengthen First Amendment rights for teachers

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a measure to eliminate a section from the state’s Education Code that prohibits a teacher from wearing any dress, mark, emblem, or insignia indicative of his or her faith or denomination, according to the measure’s sponsors, Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks).  [Read More]

Committee advances measure to protect First Amendment rights
January 10, 2023

Committee advances measure to protect First Amendment rights

The Senate Education Committee approved a bipartisan measure to align Pennsylvania with every other state in the nation in preserving and protecting First Amendment rights for educators, according to the measure’s sponsors, Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks).  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill encourages local residents to check for unclaimed property during holiday season
December 5, 2022

Phillips-Hill encourages local residents to check for unclaimed property during holiday season

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) is reminding local residents to search for unclaimed property at the state Treasury during the holiday season.  [Read More]

$775,000 grant awarded to expand local police department, Phillips-Hill says
November 18, 2022

$775,000 grant awarded to expand local police department, Phillips-Hill says

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) announced that a $775,000 grant was awarded for the York County Regional Police Department’s expansion on Oak Street.  [Read More]

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