News Digest :: January 28, 2020

Legislature Monument planned on Pa. Capitol grounds to be nation’s first to honor expansion of voting rights...

Post Session Report :: Monday, January 27, 2020

SB 491, PN 558 (J. Ward) – This legislation amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act (No. 98 of 1990) by providing for the appointment of two Certified Pennsylvania Evaluators (CPEs). A vote of 48-1 was record. SB 492, PN 559 (Martin) – This...

News Digest :: January 27, 2020

Legislature MontCo lawmaker’s mandatory minimum bill is unlikely to reduce gun violence, opponents say MontCo lawmaker’s mandatory minimum bill is unlikely to reduce gun violence, opponents say Turzai to exit; cue reforms...

News Digest :: January 26, 2020

Legislature As state reps head for the exit, Pennsylvania lawmakers jostle for control https://www.mcall.com/news/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pa-2020-election-legislature-20200126-psdxyl7j2jgtdntdtd4qyz5dnm-story.html Editorial: State needs stronger law on cellphone use...

News Digest :: January 25, 2020

Administration Gov. Wolf to seek school construction aid amid health issues https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/gov-wolf-to-seek-school-construction-aid-amid-health-issues/ Lancaster city council member appointed to Governor’s Commission on Latino Affairs...

News Digest :: January 24, 2020

Legislature What could a post-Turzai world, whenever it arrives, look like at the Pa. State Capitol? https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/01/what-could-a-post-turzai-world-whenever-it-arrives-look-like-at-the-pa-state-capitol.html From school choice to liquor...

News Digest :: January 23, 2020

Legislature Local projects share more than $4 million in funds from taxes paid by casino https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/local-projects-share-more-than-4-million-in-funds-from-taxes-paid-by-casino-1.2586304 House passes Matzie bill consolidating historical...

Gov. Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Will Further Protect Vulnerable Populations

Philadelphia, PA – January 22, 2020 − Governor Tom Wolf today outlined how his 2020-21 budget further demonstrates his commitment to protecting the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians by proposing to expand comprehensive training for direct care workers, reduce waiting...