Killion Lauds New Computer Science Funding For Local Schools
Senator Tom Killion praised Governor Wolf’s PAsmart initiative announcement of over $8.7 million in grants to increase the availability of computer science classes for students and teacher training....
View ArticleSenators Folmer, Schwank, Killion, Stefano and Martin to Introduce Bipartisan...
Watch Live Harrisburg – Senators Mike Folmer (R-48), Judy Schwank (D-11), Tom Killion (R-9), Pat Stefano (R-32) and Scott Martin (R-13) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, January 29 at 10 a.m. in...
View ArticleKillion Introduces Pair of Life-Saving Bills
Senator Killion speaking about his CPR bill at the Capitol on April 16, 2018 Senator Tom Killion has introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at saving lives in different ways. One bill would...
View ArticleThursday: East Goshen Residents Invited to Information Session on Mariner...
Residents of East Goshen Township are invited to a Question and Answer session on Mariner East safety concerns featuring officials from the state Public Utility Commission and the state Department of...
View ArticleKillion Calls for Boost to PA’s Film and TV Industry
Senator Tom Killion is calling for changes to provide a substantial boost to Pennsylvania’s film and television production industry. Killion has introduced legislation to raise the cap on the state’s...
View ArticleStatement by Senator Tom Killion on Governor Tom Wolf’s 2019-2020 Budget...
“I am very encouraged by what Governor Wolf proposed in his budget address to the General Assembly. The Governor has laid out a vison that many on both sides of the political aisle can embrace, and I...
View ArticleKillion Report – Brandywine River Museum of Art
On this edition of the Killion Report, Senator Killion visits the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Delaware County. The post Killion Report – Brandywine River Museum of Art appeared...
View ArticleKillion Supports Wolf Administration Pipeline Actions
Senator Tom Killion applauded the actions taken this week on pipeline safety by Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. On Friday, DEP halted its permit review...
View ArticleKillion Introduces Gun Bill to Reduce Suicides, Shootings
Saying Pennsylvania must do more to end gun violence, Senator Tom Killion introduced legislation today that would temporarily remove guns from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others. “Our...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Public Utility Commission
Senator Killion questions officials from the PUC about steps being taken to ensure the safety of communities located near natural gas pipelines. Social media share link:...
View ArticleFamily Medical Leave Reform Introduced by Killion, Dinniman
Senators Tom Killion and Andy Dinniman have introduced a bill to substantially extend family medical leave provisions in Pennsylvania. The bipartisan legislation would expand family medical leave...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Department of State
Senator Killion asked Department of State officials what it would take to make lobbying disclosure process fully-funded by fees paid by lobbyists, and eliminate the need to use General Fund tax...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: State System of Higher Education
Senator Killion Today questioned PASSHE Chancellor Dan Greenstein about the impact of the potential loss of accreditation of Cheyney University and the reaccreditation process during the budget...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: PA State Police
At the PA State Police budget hearing, Senator Killion asked about asked about the status of the new Media barracks that are in the works. Social media share link:...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: General Services
Senator Killion asked Secretary Topper about the state’s property insurance coverage during the budget hearing with the Department of General Services. Social media share link:...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
Senator Killion asked PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards about an area company using recycling glass for road surfaces. Social media share link: https://pasen.wistia.com/medias/hhhzt0tvwz The post...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: State-Related Universities
During questioning from Senator Tom Killion, Penn State President Eric Barron said college campuses such as PSU-Brandywine returned $1.25 to the community for every dollar received. Social media...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: PA College of Technology
Senator Killion asked Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, President of Pennsylvania College of Technology about student debt during today’s budget hearing. Social media share link:...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Thaddeus Stevens College
During today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing, Senator Killion questioned how @thaddeusstevens could expand programs to prepare more students from low-income families to compete for high-paying careers...
View ArticleBudget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Killion asked Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine about recent efforts to update hospital regulations relating to the providing of anesthesia....
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