News Digest:: October 24, 2023

Legislature New $5.6 million grants aim to preserve affordable housing in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pa. Senate bill seeks to boost student reading with scientific approach | Ap | sharonherald.com Solitary confinement: Retired developer wants to turn part of...

Post Session Report :: Monday, October 23, 2023

SB 282, PN 304 (Argall) – An Act preventing the Commonwealth from dealing with persons associated with the Government of Russia or the Government of Belarus; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department and the Attorney General. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. HR 197,...

News Digest:: October 23, 2023

Legislature Stop Feeding the Polarization Beast (thephiladelphiacitizen.org) PA Environment Digest Blog: Senate Environmental Committee Meets Oct. 24 On Garage Drain Water Disposal, Crematory Operating Temperatures; Other Committee Meetings...

News Digest:: October 20, 2023

Legislature Pa. Senate committee splits vote in advancing bill about sexually explicit content in schools | News | meadvilletribune.com Gov. Shapiro and Pa.’s Jewish legislative caucus address crisis in Israel and Gaza | 90.5 WESA PA Environment Digest Blog:...

News Digest:: October 19, 2023

Legislature $93 Million in Grants Announced from New Affordable Housing Program – MyChesCo Senate Bill 55 Would Give Children More Protections in Custody Cases | BOB 94.9 | WHP580 Newsroom (iheart.com) $49,405 in state funds awarded to Rolling Harvest Food...

PENNVEST Awards Over $37M to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority

Allegheny County – October 18, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced over $37 million in PENNVEST grants and low-interest loans to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for water infrastructure upgrades. “With this investment, residents...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

HB 404, PN 1301 (Watro) – Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) to allow any individuals holding licenses or certifications from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to retain their license or certification upon entering...