Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of January 21, 2018

The Senate approved Senate Bill 373 by a vote of 35-15. Senate Bill 373 would allow dental patients to authorize direct payments of dental insurance benefits to service providers. Insurance contracts issued 120 days after the passing of this legislation would be...

#MeToo is a Beginning – Here’s Why We Can’t Turn Back Now

Op-ed by State Senator Judy Schwank

My first job in college was working in a university demonstration garden. I had dreamed of being a horticulturist since I was 10 years old, and this was the first time I would get to work in my chosen field.

I was beyond excited when my manager, who was also my professor, called me into his office. I had so many ideas for the garden and was thrilled for an opportunity to share them.

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, January 24, 2018

SB 977 PN 1421 (Gordner): The bill amends the Regulatory Review Act, providing additional legislative oversight of the regulatory review process.  The bill was approved by a vote of 29-21. HB 1448 PN 2921 (Cutler): This bill would require the PA Department of...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, January 23, 2018

SB 52 PN 33 (Greenleaf): This legislation amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) by adding Chapter 98, the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.  Senator Vulakovich offered Amendment A03391, which makes redefines definitions within the bill, adds wording for...

Post Session Report :: Monday, January 22, 2018

Monday, January 22, 2018 SB 817, PN 1249 (Rafferty) – This bill authorizes DGS to extend the original terms of Lease Agreement #LML-2016-1.  This pertains the a 15-term lease of a portion of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Veterans’ Center in Chester County.  A vote of...

Boscola aplaude la apertura de un dispensario de marihuana medicinal en Belén

Bethlehem, 17 de enero de 2018 - La senadora estatal Lisa Boscola proporcionó hoy el siguiente comentario sobre la apertura del primer dispensario de marihuana medicinal de Pensilvania, ubicado en Bethlehem: "Estoy encantada por lo que Keystone Canna Remedies en Bethlehem significará para nuestra...

Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of December 10, 2017

The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 411, which would increase bingo prize limits. The Bingo Law places certain restrictions on charitable bingo.  The measure increases the prize limitations by doubling the current maximum amount allowed per game.  Only licensed...