News Digest :: February 3, 2020

Budget Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf’s sixth budget: What can we expect? https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/02/pa-gov-tom-wolfs-sixth-budget-what-can-we-expect.html Here’s what to watch for in Gov. Tom Wolf’s state budget proposal...

News Digest :: February 2, 2020

Legislature Redistricting advocates warn legislators time is running out for change https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2020/02/01/Redistricting-advocates-legislature-pennsylvania-thornburgh-pitt/stories/202001310141 Sweeping changes to Pennsylvania...

News Digest :: February 1, 2020

Legislature Lawmakers hope to shield communities impacted by state facility closures https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/lawmakers-hope-to-shield-communities-impacted-by-state-facility-closures-1.2589962 American Legion offers monthly assistance to veterans in...

News Digest :: January 31, 2020

Legislature Pa. medical leave bill sees industry, advocacy support https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20200130/pa-medical-leave-bill-sees-industry-advocacy-support Charter school funding: Time for lawmakers to fix flawed system...

News Digest :: January 30, 2020

Legislature Gov. Wolf calls for $1 billion to tackle lead and asbestos in schools across Pennsylvania https://www.inquirer.com/news/gov-tom-wolf-asbestos-lead-schools-1-billion-20200129.html Scranton temporarily closes three schools; governor offers plan to help with...

Senate Committee Focuses on Corporate Tax Fairness

Harrisburg, January 29, 2020 – At the request of Senators Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) and John Blake (D-Lackawanna), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a public hearing on ways to make corporate taxes more equitable.

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, January 29, 2020

HB 427, PN 2901 (Benninghoff) – The bill establishes the Fair Access to Cancer Treatment Act. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 595, PN 1396 (Mensch) – This bill amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for coverage for mammographic examinations....