News Digest :: March 30, 2021

Legislature Pa. lawmaker wants to tie school district dollars to students’ return to the classroom https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/pa-lawmaker-wants-to-tie-school-district-dollars-to-students-return-to-the-classroom.html State Rep. Mark Rozzi: Victims deserve...

News Digest :: March 29, 2021

Legislature A $10 minimum wage in Pa.? Two GOP senators are calling for it https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/a-10-minimum-wage-in-pa-two-gop-senators-are-calling-for-it.html Debating $15: Should Pa., US raise minimum wage? Debating $15: Should Pa., US raise...

News Digest :: March 26, 2021

Legislature A bill that criminalizes spitting on Pa. police includes extra penalties for people who are sick https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/spl/pennsylvania-law-enforcement-spitting-felony-hiv-20210326.html Mileage user fee? Vehicle sales tax? Panel...

News Digest :: March 25, 2021

Legislature State Sen. Judy Schwank joins online platform to foster civic engagement https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/state-sen-judy-schwank-joins-online-platform-to-foster-civic-engagement/article_141814ac-8ccb-11eb-b972-2342363ff22d.html Pa. House passes bill...

News Digest :: March 24, 2021

Legislature Pa. lawmakers urge sweeping reform after Delco youth facility closure https://www.inquirer.com/news/lima-delaware-county-juvenile-detention-center-abuse-justice-task-force-20210323.html Officials call for swift action on Lima detention facility...

News Digest :: March 23, 2021

Legislature Child sex abuse survivors in Pa. denied legal relief as emergency effort fails https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/spl/catholic-clergy-abuse-pennsylvania-emergency-constitutional-amendment-fails-20210322.html Emergency constitutional amendment...