Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Senate Bill 497 PN 691 (Robinson): 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. Senator Robinson offered Amendment A01136, which...

News Digest:: June 20, 2023

Legislature Bonuses proposed for employers who hire workers in drug recovery | State | theprogressnews.com ‘Some people have three jobs’: All eyes on Harrisburg for a minimum wage hike – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Pennsylvania...

Post Session Report :: Monday, June 19, 2023

SR 132, PN 0888 (Street) – The resolution recognizes June 19, 2023, as “Juneteenth National Freedom Day.”  The resolution was agreed to by a voice vote. SB 621, PN 738 (Comitta) – The bill designates a portion of Pennsylvania Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) in West...

News Digest:: June 19, 2023

Legislature What other newspapers are saying: Electric vehicle fee for road use is only fair | News, Sports, Jobs – Williamsport Sun-Gazette (sungazette.com) Tree of Life, community react to guilty verdict in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial – WPXI After...

State Senator Jay Costa Reacts to Robert Bowers Verdict

Pittsburgh, PA – June 16, 2023 − Today, a jury found Robert Bowers guilty of 63 charges related to the deadliest antisemitic attack in recent history, which left eleven Jewish worshippers dead in Squirrel Hill. State Senator Jay Costa, whose senatorial district...

News Digest:: June 15, 2023

Legislature Carbon capture success hinges on taxpayer subsidies, for now | AM 1250 The ANSWER – Pittsburgh, PA (theanswerpgh.com) Foundation Gala puts spotlight on supporting those with hepatitis B | The Bucks County Herald Legislation Would Establish Grant For...