Senators Hughes & Phillips-Hill to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Mental Health of Minors on Social Media
May 5, 2023: Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced bipartisan legislation that takes important steps to protect minors and their mental health on social media. [Read More]
Senators urge FHFA to restore ideals of the American Dream
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) are seeking support for a resolution calling on the Biden Administration and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to rescind a policy that punishes homebuyers with good credit. [Read More]
Committee unanimously passes Phillips-Hill’s measure allowing EMS providers to leave life-saving drug with caregivers
The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 81, according to the legislation’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Phillips-Hill elected chair of bipartisan state fiscal oversight committee
Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) was unanimously elected today by her colleagues to serve as the chair of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) for the 2023-24 session. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill unveils legislation addressing ransomware attacks and strengthening cybersecurity
On the heels of the Senate tackling the cybersecurity threat of TikTok, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced two measures aimed at addressing ransomware attacks and IT procurement in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
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
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]
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]
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
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]
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]
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]