Leach Comments on Sale of “Whole Plant” Marijuana in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, August 1, 2018 – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today issued the following statement regarding the sale of “whole plant” marijuana to Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients. “It’s a great day for medical marijuana patients in...

Farnese Seeks Changes in Voter Registration Process to Spur Engagement

Harrisburg – July 23, 2018 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) today announced that he is sponsoring legislation to make it easier for young people to engage in the political process. Farnese’s bill would permit 16- and 17-year olds to preregister to vote. ...

Brewster nombrado miembro del nuevo Comité de Seguridad Escolar

Harrisburg - 23 de julio de 2018 - Defensor desde hace mucho tiempo de las mejoras en la seguridad escolar, el senador estatal Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) dijo hoy que fue nombrado miembro de la nueva Comisión de Seguridad y Seguridad Escolar. La comisión de 17 miembros se creó a finales de junio con el...

Farnese: Ban “Gay and Trans Panic” Defense in Murder Cases

Harrisburg – July 18, 2018 — Assailants charged with murder against LGBTQ individuals would be prohibited from using “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses to avoid conviction or mitigate punishment, if legislation authored by state Sen. Larry Farnese...