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E-news Updates – February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

E-news Updates – February 7, 2025

In this Update: The Great Northeast: Our Community Unites After Plane Crash in Northeast Philadelphia Picozzi, Farry, Pennycuick and Tartaglione Sponsor Bill Strengthening Penalties for Harming PA Public Transit Operators Shapiro Presents Unrealistic Spending Plan Bill Repealing RGGI Electricity Tax Receives Senate Support Senate Supports Bill to Combat High Egg Prices, HPAI Bill to Exempt […]  [Read More]

Picozzi Bill Enabling World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA Set for Enactment
February 6, 2025

Picozzi Bill Enabling World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA Set for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) enabling World Cup team doctors to treat their players in Pennsylvania is set to be enacted into law after unanimous approval in the House of Representatives.   [Read More]

Picozzi, Farry, Pennycuick and Tartaglione Sponsor Bill Strengthening Penalties for Harming PA Public Transit Operators
February 5, 2025

Picozzi, Farry, Pennycuick and Tartaglione Sponsor Bill Strengthening Penalties for Harming PA Public Transit Operators

In honor and memory of Bernard Gribbin, a dedicated Army combat veteran and SEPTA bus operator, the Pennsylvania State Senate approved new legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who harm public transit operators.   [Read More]

E-news Updates – January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

E-news Updates – January 31, 2025

In this Update: Senate Approves Picozzi Bill Enabling World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth about Electricity Costs Senate Acts to Fight Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Public Assistance Programs New Law Conveniently Returns Money to Pennsylvanians Game Commission Provides Avian Influenza […]  [Read More]

Meet Senator Picozzi

Joe Picozzi is a state senator serving Northeast Philadelphia’s 5th Senate District. At 29, he is the youngest state senator in Pennsylvania and the first Republican elected to represent Philadelphia in the State Senate since 1996. The son of a Philadelphia firefighter and a special education teacher, he was born and raised in Somerton and resides in Tacony.

Before running for office, Joe served as chief of staff at the Manhattan Institute and was an aide to future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Joe graduated from Georgetown University in 2017 where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.
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