Aument, Farry to Introduce Primary Runoff Bill
To ensure that candidates that win their primary election are supported by at least half of primary voters, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Frank Farry (R-6) announced their intent to introduce a bill creating a primary runoff election system in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Hughes, Aument Introduce Bill to Create Student Teacher Stipend Program
To attract and retain high quality teachers to Pennsylvania classrooms, Sens. Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Ryan Aument (R-36) introduced Senate Bill 300 to create a student teacher stipend program, known as the Educator Pipeline Support Program, to be administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). [Read More]
New Data Prompts Senate Committee to Advance Bills to Accelerate Business Tax Cut & Attract New Employers
In light of new data released by the Independent Fiscal Office, the Senate Finance Committee today voted to advance two pro-growth tax reform bills championed by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Aument Reintroduces Parental Control of Sexually Explicit Content in Schools Bill
In his ongoing effort to provide parental control of student exposure to sexually explicit content in schools, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) reintroduced legislation to make parents aware of the mature content their child may be provided in school and give them the ability to deny their own child access to such content. [Read More]
Aument, Local Officials Dedicate Mount Joy Bridge in Honor of Local Conservationist
Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) joined local officials and residents, including Mike Brubaker (East Donegal Twp Supervisor) and Kurt Enck (Donegal Fish & Conservation Association member) today to rename the State Route 772 bridge over Donegal Creek on Anderson Ferry Road in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, as the ‘Kenneth C Depoe, DFCA, Bridge’ in honor of Mr. Depoe’s long-time commitment to conservation of the Donegal Creek. [Read More]
Legislators Appointed to Commission to Improve PA’s Education System, Workforce
As a result of legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to redesign the state’s education system, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) appointed Sens. Aument, Rosemary Brown (R-40), David Argall (R-29), and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Education & Economic Competitiveness. [Read More]
We Shouldn’t Fund a Broken Education System
Student academic performance and readiness to enter our workforce has been declining for many years. [Read More]
Aument Honors 20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Sen. Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36), along with his colleagues and fellow veterans, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Doug Mastriano (R-33), introduced a resolution honoring the 20th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. [Read More]
Aument Cautiously Optimistic of Accomplishing Republican Priorities in State Budget
Senate Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36) issued the following statement following the budget address that Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered today to a joint session of the General Assembly: [Read More]
Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Workplace Harassment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36), Senate Majority Caucus Chair Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Senate Majority Caucus Secretary Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Majority Policy Chair Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Senate Majority Caucus Administrator Lisa Baker (R-20), today issued the following statement on workplace harassment: [Read More]
Senators Unveil Bills to Promote Economic Growth, Attract New Employers
To make Pennsylvania more economically competitive and ensure it is an attractive place to live and work, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Judy Ward (R-30) unveiled a pro-growth tax reform package of bills. [Read More]
Senate Approves Voter ID Amendment to PA Constitution
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a proposed omnibus constitutional amendment that would, among other things, amend our state’s constitution to require voter identification in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36). 35 other states require some form of voter ID. [Read More]