Sen. Fontana Statement on His Blight-Fighting Bill Soon to Become Law

Allegheny County, June 22, 2023 – Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement today, after the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed his Senate Bill 202, which provides land banks in Allegheny County a streamlined process for acquiring abandoned and...

Post Session Report :: Thursday, June 22, 2023

SB 414, PN 361 (Vogel) – The bill establishes the Sexual Assault Emergency Services Act, in order to promote Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs at hospitals throughout the Commonwealth. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 694, PN 722 (Farry) – The bill amends...

News Digest:: June 22, 2023

Legislature Bipartisan group of Pa. legislators announce their affiliation with centrist Forward Party – pennlive.com State lawmakers join forces with the Forward Party – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Memory and Emotions, State Sen....

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

SB 481, PN 906 (Martin) – Professional Licensure Augmentation Account funding for FY 2023-24. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 482, PN 907 (Martin) – Workmen’s Compensation Administration funding for FY 2023-24. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 483, PN 908...

News Digest:: June 21, 2023

Legislature Bill to give added protection to Bald and Golden Eagles passes Pa. Senate | National News | kpvi.com Bill requiring AEDs at school sports advances to Pa. Senate (audacy.com) PA Environment Digest Blog: Senate Environmental Committee Meets June 21 On...

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...