Statement of Senator Tom Killion On Presumed PA Coronavirus Cases
Senator Tom Killion released the following statement regarding the announcement of presumed cases of coronavirus in Pennsylvania: “My staff and I are closely monitoring the developing situation...
View ArticleKillion Calls for Unemployment Benefits for Workers Affected by Coronavirus...
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) wrote Governor Tom Wolf and PA Secretary of Labor Jerry Oleksiak seeking clarification regarding the eligibility of hourly workers financially impacted by...
View ArticleKillion Proposes a Zero-Interest Loan Program to Aid PA Small Businesses...
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) today announced plans to introduce legislation which would establish a program to provide zero-interest loans to small businesses affected by COVID-19...
View ArticleSenate Adopts Temporary Emergency Rules to Continue Operating During...
The Pennsylvania Senate took an important step to continue its operations safely today by passing a resolution allowing members to vote remotely, according to Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and...
View ArticleKillion & Quinn Co-Sponsor Comprehensive COVID-19 Related Education Bill
Swift action on the bill is expected Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) announced today his co-sponsorship of comprehensive legislation that will waive the 180 instructional-day requirement...
View ArticleKillion Calls For Delay Of PA Primary Election
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) added his voice to a call from county officials in southeastern Pennsylvania to delay the 2020 Primary Election. “COVID-19 is an unprecedented public health...
View ArticleKillion Urges Utilization Of Federal Defense Production Act
State Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) today wrote U.S. Senators Robert P. Casey, Pat Toomey and U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon and Chrissy Houlahan urging the utilization of the...
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PA Senate Passes First COVID-19 Related Legislation
Killion casts votes remotely to delay primary and extend unemployment benefits In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 emergency, the Pennsylvania Senate today approved a package emergency-related...
View ArticleKillion Reminds Businesses of Exemption Request Deadline
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) urged local business owners wishing to remain open during the COVID-19 emergency that they must apply for an exemption by 5:00pm tomorrow, Friday April 3rd....
View ArticleKillion To Hold COVID-19 Tele-Townhall With Medical, Emergency Services and...
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) will hold a tele-townhall event on the COVID-19 emergency for constituents this coming Thursday, April 9th at 3:30pm. Joining Killion to answer residents’...
View ArticleKillion Legislation Would Halt Business Evictions and Foreclosures
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) introduced legislation today, Senate Bill 1116, that would temporarily halt evictions and foreclosures of businesses affected by measures implemented to...
View ArticleSenators Regan and Killion to Host Joint Public Hearing on Wolf...
(HARRISBURG, PA) – As Chairmen of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, respectively, Senators Mike...
View ArticleJoint Hearing on Wolf Administration’s Response to COVID-19
JOINT HEARING Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee AND Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Thursday, April 23 at 10 am Senate Chamber and...
View ArticleOpening Statement of Sen. Tom Killion At Joint Hearing On The Wolf...
COVID-19 has exacted a horrible toll on Pennsylvania. More than 35,000 Pennsylvanians have tested positive, 2,700 remain hospitalized, and sadly 1,622 people have lost their lives, including more than...
View ArticleSenators Regan and Killion Host Joint Public Hearing on Wolf Administration’s...
(HARRISBURG, PA) – As Chairmen of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, respectively, Senators...
View ArticleKillion Calls for COVID-19 Testing in All Nursing Homes
Letter to governor notes facilities are ‘epicenter of deaths’ from the virus in PA In a letter sent yesterday to the governor and state health secretary, Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware)...
View ArticleKillion Joins Delaware County Council in Call for Modification of Reopening...
Senator Tom Killion (R-Middletown) issued the following statement in response to Delaware County Council’s Statement on the Governor’s Plan for Reopening: “I join Delaware County Council in a...
View ArticleMeeting to consider HB 2388, HB 2412, HB 2429, and HB 2433
Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Committee Monday, May 11, 2020 | Approx. 2:45 p.m. Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) Meeting to consider HB 2388, HB 2412, HB 2429,...
View ArticleManufacturing, Barbers & Hair Stylists, Real Estate Among Industries...
With strong bi-partisan support the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, chaired by Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware), approved House Bill 2388 and House Bill...
View ArticleHelp On The Way For Nursing Homes Says Killion
Legislation approved providing more than half a billion dollars to aid state’s nursing homes, fire and EMS companies HARRISBURG – The Senate approved new funding yesterday to provide critical resources...
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