News Digest :: September 30, 2018

Legislature   Schwank receives honor from East Stroudsburg University http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/schwank-receives-honor-from-east-stroudsburg-university   Delco reps back window for victims of abuse...

Resumen de noticias :: 29 de septiembre de 2018

Administration   Federal deadline extended for REAL ID in Pennsylvania, Wolf says http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/federal-deadline-extended-for-real-id-in-pennsylvania-wolf-says-20180928.html   Legislature   PA child sex abuse lawsuits: Will statute...

Haywood to Host Impeach Trump Rally

PHILADELPHIA, September 21, 2018 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) will host an Impeach Trump rally in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 4:00 p.m. at Vernon Park, 5798 Germantown Avenue. Senator Haywood will discuss his impeachment resolution, SR 395,...

Senator Fontana Receives Dewey Award for Environmental Work

PITTSBURGH, September 27, 2018 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Pittsburgh) this evening received the Clean Water Action organization’s “Dewey Award.” The award is granted to individuals who are proven champions of the environment within their community. “Throughout my...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of September 24, 2018

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 891, which is aimed at preventing welfare fraud and abuse of the state’s prescription assistance program. The bill would require the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to cross-check its list of PACE and PACENET beneficiaries...

News Digest :: September 28, 2018

Legislature Sexually abused by their priest, five sisters take their case up to the Legislature https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/09/clergy_sex_abuse_grand_jury_re_1.html#incart_river_index In an emotional video, one of five sisters sexually abused by priest implores...

News Digest :: September 27, 2018

Legislature Enforcing school bus stopping law would get an assist from stop-arm cameras https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/09/enforcing_school_bus_stopping.html#incart_river_index Lehigh Valley senators balk at bill giving child sex abuse victims more...