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March 29, 2023

Measure would make it easier to switch, pricing more transparent with energy suppliers

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) proposed legislation that would address significant gaps in the state’s law related to choosing electricity and natural gas suppliers, along with tightening oversight of energy suppliers operating in Pennsylvania to protect consumers.  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill: More Than $5.6 Million Awarded for Community Improvement Projects in York County
March 16, 2023

Phillips-Hill: More Than $5.6 Million Awarded for Community Improvement Projects in York County

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) today announced more than $5.6 million in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding is being awarded for local projects.  [Read More]

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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 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]

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