News Digest:: September 19, 2023

Legislature Big money influence in Philadelphia politics: Ethics Board loses (billypenn.com) When is the 2024 Pa. primary? State lawmakers want to move up the presidential primary, but haven’t agreed on a new date (inquirer.com) Free Senior Expo | Haverford Area...

Senator Hughes Applauds Automatic Voter Registration Through PennDOT

Philadelphia, PA – September 19, 2023 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes applauded Governor Shapiro’s announcement that PennDOT will change their voter registration system from an “opt-in” system to an “opt-out” system. Senator Hughes has introduced automatic voter...

Post Session Report :: Monday, September 18, 2023

SB 373, PN 316 (Baker) – This bill amends Section 302 of the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, by providing that the name, address and any other personal information of a prizewinner awarded a lottery prize of $100,000 or more...

News Digest:: September 18, 2023

Legislature New Mentorship Program Underway in Abington to Help Troubled Teens – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com) Indian-American senator calls for AAPI-Inclusive curriculum in schools #newkerala(105664) PA Environment Digest Blog: DEP Publishes Interim Final...

Panel launches hearings on revamping Pennsylvania school funding system

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Fixing Pennsylvania’s school funding system is the mission of a panel that has begun a series of 10 hearings across the state. The 15-member Basic Education Funding Commission is gathering input on making K-12 school funding more...

News Digest:: September 15, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania’s school funding commission hears testimony from Philly – Chalkbeat Philadelphia Panel looks into revamping Pa. school funding system (audacy.com) The first week of Pa. school funding hearings are over. Here are six takeaways....