News Digest:: May 9, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania officials urge those on Medicaid to reapply – Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet Pennsylvania Senate seeks SEPTA crimes division in D.A.’s office | Local News | phillytrib.com Pennsylvania senators look to protect kids on social...

Post Session Report :: Monday, May 8, 2023

SB 447, PN 370 (Mastriano) – This bill would formally establish the PA VETConnect program in law under the DMVA. The program was already created administratively and is operational to determine the needs of veterans and their beneficiaries, find resources that meet...

News Digest:: May 8, 2023

Legislature Proposed bill would require social media companies to obtain parental consent before Pa. minors can open accounts | PhillyVoice Bipartisan legislation on social media for minors introduced in Pennsylvania (abc27.com) Bipartisan Legislation Protects Mental...

News Digest:: May 5, 2023

Legislature Diamonds to lawmakers behind hospital closure reform bills | Times Leader Local drug prevention organization speaks out about Pa. Senate vote to ban safe injection sites – WPXI 3 welfare fraud bills clear Pa. Senate, head to state House | News |...

Legislators Call for Reforms to Hospital Closure Process

Harrisburg, PA − May 4, 2023 – In response to recent hospital closures in areas across Pennsylvania, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, and state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara are working to reform the process to better position impacted communities...