Aument Re-Elected as Senate Majority Whip, Vows to Advocate for Strong Conservative Agenda on Behalf of Pennsylvanians
Today, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans re-elected Sen. Ryan Aument as the Pennsylvania Senate’s Majority Whip alongside Sen. Kim Ward (R-29) for interim President Pro Tempore, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) for Majority Leader, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) for Appropriations Chair, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) for Majority Caucus Chair, and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) for Majority Caucus Secretary. Upon receiving his colleagues’ approval, Aument issued the following statement: [Read More]
Senate Republicans Re-Elect Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
Senate Republicans re-elected their entire leadership team today to continue serving in the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Sen. Ryan Aument Statement on Fraudulent Voter Registration Applications in Lancaster County
Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) released the following statement today in response to the Lancaster County Commissioners’ and District Attorney’s announcement that various fraudulent voter registration applications had been discovered in Lancaster County: [Read More]
Sen. Ryan Aument to Host ‘Back to School Night’ to Facilitate Community Discussion on Youth Smartphone & Social Media Use with Panel of Experts
Back to School Night to foster community discussion on youth smartphone and social media use with a panel of experts, including a superintendent, a local parent, a pediatrician, an online safety expert, and more. Attendees will hear from the panelists and have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session on this incredibly important topic. [Read More]
Aument, Williams Bill to Improve Early Literacy Poised for Enactment
The Senate and House unanimously passed and sent to the governor legislation sponsored by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8) to give students the best chance at lifelong success through a strong, evidence-based reading program. [Read More]
Sens. Ryan Aument & Scott Martin to Dedicate Portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County as ‘Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway’
Highway dedication ceremony to rename a portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County, as the ‘Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway’ in honor of Sen. Wenger’s distinguished service in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and his long-time commitment to the people of Lancaster County. [Read More]
PA Student Teacher Support Program Begins Award Distribution
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has announced that more than 2,000 student teachers have been selected to receive a $10,000 stipend through the PA Student Teacher Support Program and fund disbursement has begun. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror. [Read More]
Aument Proposal to Limit Student Smartphone Use During School Signed into Law
The General Assembly passed and the Governor signed a proposal championed by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and academic performance by giving schools the resources they need to effectively limit student smartphone use during the school day. [Read More]
Senate Passes Aument Bill Limiting Smartphone Use in Schools
The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and academic performance by limiting their use of smartphones in schools. [Read More]
Aument Votes to Support Israel
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation with strong bipartisan support that would prohibit the PA Treasury’s Office, the State Employees’ Retirement System, the Public School Employees’ Retirement System, and the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System from boycotting or divesting from Israel, according to Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), who supported the bill. [Read More]
Aument Bill to Limit Cellphone Use in Schools Passes Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and learning by limiting their use of cellphones in schools passed the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 10-1, positioning it for possible consideration in the final 2024-25 state budget. [Read More]