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With Coleman Raising Legal Concerns, Shapiro Administration Ends Practice of Sharing Drivers’ Information with Nonprofit
September 21, 2023

With Coleman Raising Legal Concerns, Shapiro Administration Ends Practice of Sharing Drivers’ Information with Nonprofit

After Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) in August raised legal questions about the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Department of State practice of sharing driver license information with an outside vendor, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today in a letter announced the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro is ending the questionable practice.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Coleman Measure to Release Information about Allentown Tax Incentive Program
August 30, 2023

Senate Approves Coleman Measure to Release Information about Allentown Tax Incentive Program

The state Senate today approved a measure proposed by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would enable the commonwealth and its taxpayers to evaluate the effectiveness of a more-than $500 million state tax program targeting economic development investments in Allentown.  [Read More]

Coleman Bill Offers Measure of Compassion to Murder Victims’ Families
August 17, 2023

Coleman Bill Offers Measure of Compassion to Murder Victims’ Families

A murder victim’s loved ones should not learn about the person’s demise by reading about it in the newspaper or seeing it on a television newscast. That’s the sentiment behind a new bill introduced by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16).  [Read More]

Shapiro Sold Out Students
July 13, 2023

Shapiro Sold Out Students

Actions speak louder than words in politics and almost everything else in life. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent actions tell the story of a politician who sold out parents and students to appease special interests.  [Read More]

Coleman Votes for Balanced, Responsible State Budget Approved by Senate
June 30, 2023

Coleman Votes for Balanced, Responsible State Budget Approved by Senate

Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today voted for the balanced, on-time and responsible state budget approved by the Senate that would fund state programs and services without further burdening Pennsylvania taxpayers. Coleman issued the following statement after the vote:  [Read More]

Coleman Announces Bucks and Lehigh Residents Benefit from $1.2 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue
June 21, 2023

Coleman Announces Bucks and Lehigh Residents Benefit from $1.2 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today announced residents in Bucks and Lehigh counties recently benefitted from more than $1.2 million in funding made available through Pennsylvania’s Impact Fee on unconventional natural gas wells.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Coleman Bill Renaming State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters
June 20, 2023

Senate Approves Coleman Bill Renaming State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters

The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would rename a portion of state Route 143 in Lynn Township in honor of two local firefighters who lost their lives in December 2022.  [Read More]

Coleman Announces More Than $2 Million for Local Affordable Housing Projects
June 12, 2023

Coleman Announces More Than $2 Million for Local Affordable Housing Projects

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today announced residents in the 16th Senatorial District will benefit from more than $2 million in grants to support affordable housing in local communities.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Coleman Bill Renaming State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters
June 7, 2023

Senate Committee Approves Coleman Bill Renaming State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters

The Senate Transportation Committee today approved legislation introduced by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would rename a portion of state Route 143 in Lynn Township in honor of two local firefighters who lost their lives in December 2022.  [Read More]

Coleman Introduces Public Pension Reform Bill Calling on Future Senators to Lead by Example
May 24, 2023

Coleman Introduces Public Pension Reform Bill Calling on Future Senators to Lead by Example

State senators should lead by example in the effort to reform Pennsylvania’s underfunded pension system for government workers.  [Read More]

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