Senator Dave Arnold https://senatordavearnoldpa.com Pennsylvania's 48th Senatorial District Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:59:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 Senate Approves Senator Arnold’s Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/10/06/senate-approves-senator-arnolds-bill-to-enhance-penalties-for-child-pornography/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:59:17 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/?p=561 “Today, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously approved my legislation aimed at enhancing penalties for those charged with possession of child pornography and establishing a task force to continuously address child pornography moving forward,” said Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).

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]]> “Today, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously approved my legislation aimed at enhancing penalties for those charged with possession of child pornography and establishing a task force to continuously address child pornography moving forward,” said Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).

SB 1075 enhances the grade for child pornography offenses.  Specifically, a violation related to photographing, videotaping, depicting on a computer or filming sexual acts, would increase from a felony of the second degree to a felony of the first degree. A first offense violation related to disseminating photographs, videotapes, computer depictions and films would increase from a felony of the third degree to a felony of the second degree.

Arnold’s legislation also establishes the Task Force on Child Pornography. This 21-member task force will develop guidance and tools for sexual abuse prevention and intervention mechanisms for supporting Pennsylvania child welfare services and the General Assembly in an effort to better protect the children of the Commonwealth. Additionally, the task force will create long-range plans and strategies for statewide community education about child sexual abuse and its prevention.

“The task force mirrors similar actions taken by 17 other states throughout the country. This diverse group of professionals and members of the community will be charged with the difficult task of developing solutions to a growing and pervasive problem within our society,” Arnold said.  “Far too often we turn on the television and see that another child has been exploited by an adult, yet again. This must end. My intention in creating this legislation is to deliver solutions to this ever-growing problem within our society using best practices, listening to survivors, and using the expertise of those working with this daily.” 

In the creation of this bipartisan legislation Arnold worked with several organizations that specialize in the area of child sexual abuse including the Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC), Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL), and the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA), among others.

“I am proud to have this legislation move forward and I am eager to see it pass the House,” Arnold said. 

CONTACT:   Greg Moreland | [email protected]

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]]> Inspection Planned for Market Street Bridge Between Harrisburg and City Island https://dailyupdate.transportation.org/Pages/StateDotNewsDetail.aspx?MessageId=83097#new_tab Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:24:08 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/?p=547 The post Inspection Planned for Market Street Bridge Between Harrisburg and City Island appeared first on Senator Dave Arnold.

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]]> Pavement Patching Scheduled Next Week on Route 30 Between I-83 and Codorus Creek in York County https://www.penndot.gov/regionaloffices/district-8/pages/details.aspx?newsid=1221#new_tab Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:09:17 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/?p=544 The post Pavement Patching Scheduled Next Week on Route 30 Between I-83 and Codorus Creek in York County appeared first on Senator Dave Arnold.

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]]> Weekend Closure Set for Ramp from Union Deposit Road to SB I-83 Near Harrisburg https://www.penndot.gov/regionaloffices/district-8/pages/details.aspx?newsid=1220#new_tab Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:23:19 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/?p=542 The post Weekend Closure Set for Ramp from Union Deposit Road to SB I-83 Near Harrisburg appeared first on Senator Dave Arnold.

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]]> Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/09/17/senate-majority-policy-committee-to-discuss-a-limited-constitutional-convention-in-pennsylvania/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:22:09 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/09/17/senate-majority-policy-committee-to-discuss-a-limited-constitutional-convention-in-pennsylvania/ WHAT: At the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania  WHO: Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) Senator Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) Senator Scott Martin […]

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At the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania 

WHO:

Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill)
Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York)
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington)
Senator Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren)
Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster)
Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Cumberland/Franklin/York)
Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York)
Senator Mario Scavello (R-Monroe/Northampton)

Representative Seth Grove (R-York)
Representative Mike Jones (R-York)
Representative Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland)
Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon)

Joel Fishman, Ph.D., M.L.S.
Kenn Quinn, US Term Limits

WHERE:

Dallastown Borough Administration Building in Dallastown, PA – streamed live on policy.pasenategop.com

WHEN:

Friday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m.

 

CONTACT:   Joshua J. Paul – Executive Director, PA Senate Majority Policy Committee
[email protected] – 717-787-2637

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]]> Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss the ongoing economic recovery of Western Pennsylvania https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/09/15/senate-majority-policy-committee-to-discuss-the-ongoing-economic-recovery-of-western-pennsylvania/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:14:42 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/09/15/senate-majority-policy-committee-to-discuss-the-ongoing-economic-recovery-of-western-pennsylvania/ At the request of Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on the continued economic recovery of Western Pennsylvania as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Governor’s shutdown orders.

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At the request of Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on the continued economic recovery of Western Pennsylvania as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Governor’s shutdown orders.

WHO:
Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill)
Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York)
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington)
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie)
Senator Mario Scavello (R-Monroe/Northampton)

Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, Pennsylvania’s 14th District
Ajay Goel, Ameri-Precision Metals
Matthew W. Cumberledge, Greene County Historical Society
Civil Knox, Washington Crown Center
David Sunstein, Lincoln Bus Group LLC
David Magill, Mogie’s Irish Pub
Christine Blaine, Washington Wild Things
Gene Barr, PA Chamber of Business and Industry
David Taylor, PA Manufacturers’ Association
Jeff King, Redford Photography

WHERE:
Ameri-Precision Metals – streamed live on policy.pasenategop.com

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00 AM

 

CONTACT:    Joshua J. Paul – Executive Director, PA Senate Majority Policy Committee
[email protected] – 717-787-2637

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]]> Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s nonprofits https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/09/14/senate-majority-policy-committee-to-discuss-challenges-facing-pennsylvanias-nonprofits/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:33:44 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/09/14/senate-majority-policy-committee-to-discuss-challenges-facing-pennsylvanias-nonprofits/ At the request of Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Cumberland/Franklin/York), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s nonprofits as a result of COVID-19 and the Governor’s shutdown. 

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At the request of Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Cumberland/Franklin/York), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s nonprofits as a result of COVID-19 and the Governor’s shutdown. 

WHO:

Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill)
Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York)
Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming)
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington)
Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Bedford/Cambria/Clearfield)
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie)
Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Cumberland/Franklin/York)

Guy Hayslett, Shippensburg American Legion
Jerry Porter, Shippensburg American Legion
Dave Linn, Shippensburg American Legion
Ronald J. Peters, Pennsylvania VFW
John B. Getz Jr, Pennsylvania VFW
Cory Angell, Pennsylvania VFW
Wayne A. Smith, CWV Post 1342
Paul J. Wypijewski, CWV Post 1342
Kit Watson, Pennsylvania American Legion
Phillip Febus, Moose International
Ronald R. Roof, Federation of Clubs of Franklin-Fulton County
Steve Moritz, Adams County Federation of Clubs
Terry Mickley, Veterans of Vietnam War Post 41
Greg Colbert, Veterans of Vietnam War Post 41
Jack Poe, Veterans of Vietnam War Post 41
Angie Webb, Veterans of Vietnam War Post 41

WHERE:

The Shippensburg Legion – streamed live on policy.pasenategop.com

WHEN:

Tuesday, September 15 at 10:30 AM

 

CONTACT:

Joshua J. Paul – Executive Director, PA Senate Majority Policy Committee
[email protected] – 717-787-2637

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]]> Ramps to the PA Turnpike in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, to be Closed Overnight for Road Work https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-8/pages/details.aspx?newsid=1216#new_tab Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:04:35 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/?p=525 The post Ramps to the PA Turnpike in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, to be Closed Overnight for Road Work appeared first on Senator Dave Arnold.

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]]> ​​​Weekend Closure Set for Ramps from Route 22 to SB I-83 Near Harrisburg https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-8/pages/details.aspx?newsid=1214#new_tab Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:03:53 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/?p=526 The post ​​​Weekend Closure Set for Ramps from Route 22 to SB I-83 Near Harrisburg appeared first on Senator Dave Arnold.

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]]> Senate Approves Bill to Provide Expanded Broadband Access in PA https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/2020/09/09/senate-approves-bill-to-provide-expanded-broadband-access-in-pa/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:36:03 +0000 https://senatordavearnoldpa.com/?p=513 The State Senate today unanimously approved legislation that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state, according to Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).

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]]> The State Senate today unanimously approved legislation that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state, according to Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).

Senate Bill 835 would provide funding to improve access to high-speed broadband internet in rural areas of PA, which currently do not have access to reliable networks.   It would limit funding to entities that have demonstrated the ability to construct and administer internet services and require that they provide 20 percent of the funding for the project.

Access to broadband has become even more crucial during the COVID-19 health crisis, connecting residents with services and information they would otherwise not have access to.  It is also important to those who tele-work, senior citizens, fire and emergency workers and students who are taking classes remotely.

 

CONTACT:           Greg Moreland                      [email protected]

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