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 22, 2023

Phillips-Hill introduces measure directing all new gaming revenue to property tax relief

As a part of her ongoing effort to curb the burden of school property taxes, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) today introduced a measure to codify the original intent of the Gaming Act.  [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]

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January 11, 2023

Phillips-Hill supports giving the people the final say on voter ID

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) supported a measure on Wednesday that would give Pennsylvania voters the ultimate decision on voter identification requirements through a proposed constitutional amendment.  [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 tapped to serve on Senate Appropriations Committee, four others
January 6, 2023

Phillips-Hill tapped to serve on Senate Appropriations Committee, four others

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) appointed Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to serve on five committees during the 2023-24 legislative session.  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill begins second term serving the 28th Senatorial District
January 3, 2023

Phillips-Hill begins second term serving the 28th Senatorial District

Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) today took the oath of office to begin the 2023-24 legislative session in the state Senate working for the 28th District.  [Read More]

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