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Phillips-Hill earns “Guardian of Small Business” for her legislative efforts to prioritize Main Street businesses
October 24, 2022

Phillips-Hill earns “Guardian of Small Business” for her legislative efforts to prioritize Main Street businesses

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) was awarded with the “Guardian of Small Business” award by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) due to her legislative efforts throughout the 2021-22 session.  [Read More]

Senate unanimously approves bill creating 9/11 model curriculum for school districts
October 19, 2022

Senate unanimously approves bill creating 9/11 model curriculum for school districts

The Senate of Pennsylvania gave its stamp of approval on legislation that would require the Pennsylvania Department of Education to create model curriculum on the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, and make available to school districts across the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

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September 20, 2022

Effort to forever remember 9/11 in schools approved by Senate Education Committee

The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a measure that would require the Pennsylvania Department of Education to develop model curriculum that schools could use to teach students about the events of Sept. 11, 2001, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

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September 20, 2022

Senate Finance Committee approves bill that would help Pennsylvanians who commute to work in Maryland, Phillips-Hill says

Pennsylvania residents who work in Maryland may soon be able to participate in telework opportunities under a bill approved by the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday morning.  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill: $250,000 grant awarded to improve Dallastown Community Park
September 20, 2022

Phillips-Hill: $250,000 grant awarded to improve Dallastown Community Park

A $250,000 grant was awarded to Dallastown Borough to assist with improvements to the Dallastown Community Park, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

New law on military inheritance tax exemption, plus more…
August 15, 2022

New law on military inheritance tax exemption, plus more…

If you know a veteran, please forward this issue to him or her. There are some important updates, resources, and information. In this Update: New PACT Act Expands Veterans Health Care and Benefits for Potential Toxic Exposures New PA Law Provides Military Inheritance Tax Exemption  Helpful Tips About Transitioning from the Military Increase Expected for […]  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill’s effort to allow liquor license holders to have outdoor amplified sound becomes law
July 12, 2022

Phillips-Hill’s effort to allow liquor license holders to have outdoor amplified sound becomes law

A measure championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that was signed into law this week gives restaurants, bars, breweries, hotels and clubs more outdoor options for guests.  [Read More]

Election Integrity Legislation Signed into Law
July 11, 2022

Election Integrity Legislation Signed into Law

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) issued the following statement following Governor Wolf’s signing of election integrity legislation, Senate Bill 982.  [Read More]

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July 8, 2022

Bill Goes to Governor to Help Restaurant Industry

The General Assembly passed legislation that includes language to give bars, taverns, restaurants, breweries, clubs and hotels the option to have amplified sound outdoors, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

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June 29, 2022

Senate approves significant health care overhaul on prior authorization, step therapy

The Senate unanimously approved landmark legislation that streamlines the prior authorization and step therapy processes for medical treatment, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), who sponsored the measure.  [Read More]

Senate approves legislation to boost hospitality industry during summer months
June 7, 2022

Senate approves legislation to boost hospitality industry during summer months

Legislation sponsored by York County’s two state senators was unanimously approved by the Senate of Pennsylvania that would allow for amplified sound during certain hours at restaurants, bars, breweries, clubs and hotels.  [Read More]

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Legislative hearings set for Tuesday and Wednesday on data breaches in state government, blockchain technologies
June 6, 2022

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Legislative hearings set for Tuesday and Wednesday on data breaches in state government, blockchain technologies

The Senate Communications and Technology Committee and House State Government Committee will hold two joint public hearings this week.  [Read More]

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