Senate Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Ending Lifetime Parole in PA

HARRISBURG, November 4, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Sens. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and Judy Schwank...

News Digest :: November 4, 2021

Legislature Resolution would request study of mineral industry’s impact – Pennsylvania Business Report (pennbizreport.com) Yudichak supports bill to fund ‘safe exchange zones’ | Crime-emergencies | citizensvoice.com Pa. lawmaker pushing to eliminate...

News Digest :: November 3, 2021

Legislature Pardon Project to help Berks residents with a criminal record get a second chance – YouTube Wolf establishes Pennsylvania Office of Environmental Justice | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com The Big Redistricting Question: Which Seat Will Go? |...

News Digest :: November 2, 2021

Legislature Highlights in Harrisburg this week include gerrymandered pizza (?) | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com) Shusterman bill would give small Pa. growers piece of cannabis market – Daily Local State lawmaker floating privatizing ‘historical...

Schwank, Adams Announce Pardon Project of Berks County

Reading, PA- November 1, 2021- Today, State Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th district) and Berks County District Attorney John Adams announced the beginning of the Pardon Project of Berks County. Pardon Projects pair individuals seeking a pardon for a past crime with a...

News Digest :: November 1, 2021

Legislature Pa. state senator gets $1K a month ‘stipend’ for GOP campaign effort | PA Power and Policy | lancasteronline.com Pennsylvania lawmakers give alcohol-serving restaurants boost on outdoor seating, but future of drinks-to-go is unclear – The Morning...