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...

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...