Post Session Report :: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

SB 140, PN 684 (Langerholc) – The bill requires the Attorney General to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute crimes on property owned by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) in Philadelphia. Amendment A00426 (Haywood) – This amends...

The Plumber’s Perspective

Op-ed By Senator John Kane

Senator John I. Kane shares his thoughts on Governor Shapiros Proposed Budget and its impact on District 9.

Folks, let me tell you something: if being a plumber and union business manager has taught me anything, it taught me about being responsible for the finances of others. It taught me to invest in yourself, your trade, your people, and your community. Every year, Pennsylvania’s budget is a statement of who we are and what we want to be. Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal is exactly what our 9th Senate District needs to keep moving forward.

News Digest:: May 2, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signs historic breast cancer screening bill | Health | phillytrib.com Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban safe injection sites | Centre Daily Times Pennsylvania lawmaker renews push for education-focused bills (wtaj.com) Support...

Senator Tartaglione’s Safe Injection Site Ban Passes Full Senate Vote

May 1st, 2023, Harrisburg Pa – Today, The Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 165, Senator Tartaglione’s Safe Injection Site Ban by a vote of 41-9. Senate Bill 165 will now be sent to the House for their concurrence. “Across this Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are...

Post Session Report :: Monday, May 1, 2023

SB 239, PN 205 (Argall) – This legislation would create the Correctional and Forensic Employees Investigation Procedure Act, which would codify certain processes and procedures for handling disciplinary matters of state corrections officers. A vote of 36-14 was...