June 12, 2024
Philadelphia, PA − June 12, 2024 − Following his arrest at a rally in protest of Aramark’s treatment of Philadelphia stadium workers, today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement: “The labor of UNITE HERE workers is a crucial part of...
June 12, 2024
HARRISBURG – June 12, 2024 − The state Senate today approved two bills introduced by Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would strengthen Pennsylvania laws related to child pornography and child sexual abuse. “The words we use in state laws...
June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 12, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, is calling for the Senate to consider HB2370, landmark legislation that addresses the Commonwealth Court’s mandate to fully and constitutionally fund...
June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced that a $25 million dollar grant that was awarded to the Philadelphia Police Department in 2022 will now be used for new equipment, systems, and training for the...
June 12, 2024
SB 186, PN 1678 (J. Ward) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to replace the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 187, PN 273 (J. Ward) – Amends the Child Internet Protection Act, by replacing the term “child...
June 12, 2024
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 12, 2024 − Last week, Senator Lindsey M. Williams offered testimony in opposition to a proposed rate increase by Duquesne Light Company during a public input hearing with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC). This proposed rate increase...
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
SB 126, PN 1681 (Mastriano) – Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the exclusion of 100% of a veteran’s federal disability compensation or pension from income calculations for any Commonwealth program or...
