News Digest :: December 22, 2018

LegislatureEx-state rep won’t face sexual misconduct charges as criminal investigation endshttps://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/12/ex-state-rep-wont-face-sexual-misconduct-charges-as-investigation-ends.htmlEx-state rep’s accuser on why she wanted investigation to end,...

News Digest :: December 21, 2018

Legislature Nursing homes need more oversight, state lawmakers say https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/12/nursing-homes-need-more-oversight-state-lawmakers-say.html Is the time right for Pa. to legalize pot? ‘Let’s think about this,’ a lawmaker says...

News Digest :: December 20, 2018

Legislature Compensation for abuse: Payouts must not derail legislative action https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/12/20/Compensation-for-abuse-Payouts-must-not-derail-legislative-action/stories/201812200043 Administration Gov. Wolf says it’s time for...

News Digest :: December 19, 2018

Legislature State mental health funding hasn’t increased in years. Counties say it’s affecting care. http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/12/state-mental-health-funding-hasnt-increased-in-years-counties-say-its-affecting-care.php 5 people will...

News Digest :: December 18, 2018

Legislature Pa. shifts how it measures schools, but will parents buy in? http://www.witf.org/news/2018/12/pa-shifts-how-it-measures-schools-but-will-parents-buy-in.php Top lawmaker reiterates prediction that budget deficit will be manageable...

News Digest :: December 17, 2018

Legislature Red flag laws and the push for one in Pa., explained http://www.witf.org/news/2018/12/red-flag-laws-and-the-push-for-one-in-pa-explained.php Allow cities like Philly and Pittsburgh to make their own gun laws | Editorial...