Post Session Report :: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

SB 224, PN 1097 (Argall) – An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for general primary and candidates to be nominated and...

News Digest:: September 20, 2023

Legislature PA Environment Digest Blog: Senators Santarsiero, Comitta To Introduce Bill Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Shale Natural Gas Drilling Sites From 500 To 2,500 Feet, Based On Latest Science (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com) Pennsylvanians Gather to...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

SR 156, PN 1084 (Vogel/Schwank) – A resolution designating September 18, 2023, as “State Grange Day” in Pennsylvania and celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange on its 150th anniversary. The resolution was agreed to by a voice vote. SB 733, PN 860...

Local Food Bank to Receive More Than $40,000 Via Grant

September 19, 2023 – The Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA in East Allen Township will be receiving $40,330 to expand emergency food access, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today. “Families in our community should not be...

Pennsylvanians Fight for the Right to Read

Harrisburg, PA – September 19, 2023 – Lawmakers, Parents, Students, Teachers, Librarians, and Advocates today gathered in Harrisburg to discuss the concerning rise in censorship and book bans across the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti...

Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online Passes Committee

HARRISBURG, PA – September 19, 2023 – The Senate Communications and Technology Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would take a major step to protect minors and empower parents, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Vincent Hughes...

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...