Senate Approves DiSanto Cannabis Banking Bill
Today the Senate gave its bipartisan approval of legislation authored by Senators John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Sharif Street (Philadelphia) to afford state-legal cannabis businesses better access to banking and insurance services. [Read More]
DiSanto Cannabis Banking Bill Receives Bipartisan Committee Vote
Today the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee gave bipartisan approval to legislation authored by its Chairmen John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Sharif Street (Philadelphia) to afford state-legal cannabis businesses better access to banking and insurance services. [Read More]
DiSanto Announces $2.1 Million in Grants for Road and Parks Projects in Dauphin and Perry Counties
Harrisburg – State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) today announced state funding to improve community parks, sidewalks and traffic flow in Dauphin and Perry counties. “A robust park system and transportation infrastructure that reduces traffic congestion and enhances safety are important for maintaining vibrant communities,” DiSanto said. “I’m an advocate for returning state tax dollars to […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Tax Reform Measure for Small Business Employers
Today the Senate approved legislation authored by Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to advance small business tax reform that will help move Pennsylvania out of a pandemic economy and create jobs for Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
DiSanto Committee Votes to Urge Congress to Block Biden Plan to Access Private Bank Information
HARRISBURG— The state Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, chaired by Sen. John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry), voted today to urge Congress to oppose a plan by the Biden Administration to gain access to the bank account information of citizens. “This was a reckless idea from the beginning, and the Biden administration’s excuse that they wanted to look […] [Read More]
DiSanto Invites Veterans to Appreciation Breakfasts in November
Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) will host two 15th Senatorial District Veterans Appreciation Breakfasts in November. Veterans may choose to attend one of the following events, scheduled for 8:30 – 10:30 am: [Read More]
DiSanto Supports Fiscally Responsible, No Tax Increase State Budget
Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) announced today the Senate approved a $40.8 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 that continues to support Pennsylvania’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and protects taxpayers in coming years. [Read More]
DiSanto’s Banking & Insurance Committee Approves Bills to Assure Patient Access to Medical Care
As Chairman of the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee, Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) held a voting meeting to approve bills to assure patient access to medical services and prescription drugs, authorize telemedicine services, ensure annuity recommendations are in the consumer’s best interest, and modernize the insurance agent licensing process. [Read More]
Senate Approves DiSanto Bill Ensuring Consistent Contractor Bonding Requirements
Today the Senate unanimously approved legislation authored by Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to clarify the dollar amount municipalities retain as financial security from builders and contractors for property improvements, ensuring capital resources are deployed productively for the Commonwealth’s development needs. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Plan to Give Parents Stronger Say in the Education of their Children
Parents would have a stronger role to play in deciding the best educational options for their children under legislation approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to Chairman Scott Martin (R-13), President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) and Senator John DiSanto (R-15). [Read More]
Senate Approves DiSanto’s Regulatory Reform Bill to Spur Job Creation
With Pennsylvania’s employment rate lagging behind those of other states emerging from the pandemic, the state Senate this week approved several bills to rein in job-stifling regulations, including a bill sponsored by Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry). [Read More]
DiSanto: Residents can Comment on Tolling Plan at Upcoming PennDOT Forum
Harrisburg — Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) said that residents can use an upcoming telephone town hall to voice their opinion of PennDOT plans to toll the I-83 bridge in Dauphin County and other bridges on Pennsylvania interstate highways. PennDOT will hold a telephone town hall on the plan Tuesday, May 25, beginning at 6 p.m. […] [Read More]