Sabatina Applauds Passage of Karen’s Law in Senate Judiciary Committee
HARRISBURG, October 3, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased that his legislation Senate Bill 1023, also known as Karen’s Law, was passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The legislation passed with a 14-0-1 vote. “Karen’s Law has been a...Sen. Street Remarks on Passage of HB 2060
Declaración del senador Costa sobre la ley HB2060, que protege a las víctimas de la violencia doméstica
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Pittsburgh) release the following statement on HB2060: Today is an historic day. We have finally passed substantive legislation to protect the victims of domestic violence, and it goes to Governor Wolf for his signature. HB 2060...Bipartisan Coalition & 400 Advocates join Senator Sharif Street in Support of Senate Bill 942, Reforming Parole in PA
HARRISBURG, October 3, 2018 – PA Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) was joined by over 400 advocates, led by the Coalition to End Death by Incarceration and a bipartisan coalition to pass Senate Bill 942 which empowers the Parole Board to review life sentences in...Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
HB 783, PN 4136 (Nesbit) – Amends Section 1111.1(a) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated regarding Transfer of Ownership of Vehicles used for Human Habitation. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 912, PN 2068 (Brooks) – This legislation amends the...News Digest :: October 3, 2018
Legislature Speed cameras are likely coming soon to Roosevelt Boulevard http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/speed-cameras-are-coming-to-roosevelt-boulevard-20181002.html Work zone cameras are coming to Pa. to enforce lower speed limits...Post Session Report :: Tuesday, October 2, 2018
SB 1073, PN 1656 (Vulakovich) – The legislation amends the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, commonly known as the “Heart and Lung Act” to add several classes of officers to the provisions of the act. Senator Brewster offered amendment A09783 which...PA Breast Cancer Coalition/Turn the Fountain Pink
A Democrat and a Republican agree: Let seniors get quality care at home
Op-ed by Senators Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Michele Brooks (R-Crawford).
There are many choices and decisions that need to be made as we age. Medical choices are often the most important, and the most difficult, decisions that people will make for themselves and their loved ones.
One choice that people should never be forced to make is moving out of their home and into an institution because Medicaid will not cover the costs of in-home medical care.