General Assembly
Gov. Tom Wolf commends House leaders for their call for respect and civility
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/gov-tom-wolf-commends-house-leaders-for-their-call-for-respect-and-civility.html
‘The people of Pennsylvania expect better from us:’ Outrage-filled week punctuated with bipartisan call for civility
https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/people-of-pennsylvania-expect-better-from-us-outrage-filled-week-punctuated-with-bipartisan-call-for-civility/
What’s on your mind? Pa. legislators learning it’s best to think twice before sharing
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2019/05/09/pennsylvania-legislators-social-media-democrats-republicans/stories/201905090178
Pennsylvania Senate GOP leader wants to unload vacant lieutenant governor’s residence
Minimum Wage
Senators Predict Hike in Pennsylvania Minimum Wage This Year
https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/40448441/senators-predict-hike-in-pennsylvania-minimum-wage-this-year
Health
Pittsburgh nurses visit Harrisburg and call for safer staffing ratios
https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-nurses-visit-harrisburg-and-call-for-safe-patient-limits/Content?oid=14939279
Public Safety
Kids in hot cars bill sent to governor
https://www.abc27.com/news/local/kids-in-hot-cars-bill-sent-to-governor/1992724258
Criminal Justice Reform
Lawmakers Street, Rabb, Muth seek to repeal death penalty in Pa.
https://whyy.org/articles/lawmakers-street-rabb-muth-seek-to-repeal-death-penalty-in-pa/
Education
State ed board backs changes to school start, dropout ages
https://local21news.com/news/local/state-ed-board-backs-changes-to-school-start-dropout-ages
Agriculture
How to make farming more stable? The Pa. Senate has 7 ideas.
https://whyy.org/articles/how-to-make-farming-more-stable-the-pa-senate-has-7-ideas/
Cannabis Legalization
Lieutenant governor’s listening tour stops in Northumberland County
https://www.dailyitem.com/news/snyder_county/lieutenant-governor-s-listening-tour-stops-in-northumberland-county/article_28999dcc-8172-51f8-8353-de64c1cf9d64.html
Lt Gov Fetterman’s Marijuana Legalization Tour Coming To Philly
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/lt-gov-fettermans-marijuana-legalization-tour-coming-philly
Renewable Energy
Bipartisan Group of Pennsylvania Legislators Introduce Bill to Transition State to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
https://mychesco.com/a/news/pennsylvania/bipartisan-group-of-pennsylvania-legislators-introduce-bill-to-transition-state-to-100-percent-renewable-energy/
Area state lawmakers introduce bill to transition to renewable energy
Mr. Rogers
Gov. Tom Wolf proclaims May 23 as ‘1-4-3 Day’ to honor Mr. Rogers, asks residents to perform acts of kindness
https://fox43.com/2019/05/10/gov-tom-wolf-proclaims-may-23-as-1-4-3-day-to-honor-mr-rogers-asks-residents-to-perform-acts-of-kindness/
Infrastructure
Governor Wolf Highlights Construction Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility Statewide
https://gantdaily.com/2019/05/10/governor-wolf-highlights-construction-projects-to-improve-safety-mobility-statewide/
Gambling
State Senate Bill to Opt Out of Video Gambling Machines Clears Committee