Post Session Report :: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

SB 497, PN 1517 (Robinson) – The bill creates the Max Manufacturing (“MM”) Initiative Act which establishes the MM Equipment and Integrated Systems Grant Program and the MM Endeavor Loan Program for advanced manufacturing. A vote of 46-4 was recorded. SB 975, PN...

Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam

April 10, 2024

HARRISBURG – April 10, 2024 – The chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), warn of a new phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.

News Digest:: April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Legislature Pa. Democrats and union workers rally at the Capitol for $20 per hour ‘living wage’ | State | tiogapublishing.com ‘We need more teachers.’ But here’s what would-be Pennsylvania teachers need more of (yahoo.com) gun violence Archives – The...

Pest Session Report :: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

SB 819, PN 928 (Yaw) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to establish the crimes of trespass and vandalism related to critical infrastructure facilities; and creates a private cause of action against individuals that are arrested or convicted of violating the new...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Downtown Tax Abatement Proposal

April 9, 2024

Pittsburgh – April 9, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding the proposed Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA) for Downtown Pittsburgh: I wholeheartedly support Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby...

News Digest:: April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

Legislature PHEAA joins PA Treasury in encouraging students and families to save for college | State | theprogressnews.com Route 202 Bridge In Doylestown Named In Memory Of U.S. Army Captain | Doylestown, PA Patch Heritage Foundation Archives – The Pennsylvania...

Post Session Report :: Monday, April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

HB 1295, PN 1597 (Mullins) – Amends Title 63 (Professional and Occupations (State Licensed)) to provide for hearing requirements using a virtual option for participation.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 831, PN 1434 (Yaw) – This bill would set up regulatory framework...