News Digest :: June 14, 2019

Legislature Shapiro, Dem lawmakers hear experiences of racism, discrimination Shapiro, Dem lawmakers hear experiences of racism, discrimination EITC, explained: How Pennsylvania’s educational tax credits are used, who benefits, and more EITC, explained: How...

News Digest :: June 13, 2019

Legislature State officials debate pros and cons of Gov. Wolf’s Restore Pennsylvania State officials debate pros and cons of Gov. Wolf’s Restore Pennsylvania Bucks, Montgomery county lawmakers consider Wolf’s $4.5B infrastructure bill...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

SB 25, PN 507 (Bartolotta) – Amends The Professional Nursing Law by providing for licensure of certified nurse practitioners in the Commonwealth. A vote of 44-6 was recorded. SB 314, PN 292 (Baker) – This bill would establish the PA Rural Health Redesign...

News Digest :: June 12, 2019

Legislature Gov. Tom Wolf, lawmakers say it’s time for municipalities fully relying on state police to chip in https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/06/gov-tom-wolf-lawmakers-say-its-time-for-municipalities-fully-relying-on-state-police-to-chip-in.html As budget talks...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 11, 2019

SB 621, PN 931 (Regan) – This bill would clarify the possession of firearms by school security guards and further provide for training requirements. A vote of 32-17 was recorded. SB 701, PN 847 (Browne) – This bill authorizes the Department of General...