News Digest :: March 23, 2023

Legislature First State of Black Pennsylvania report finds life is improving, but challenges remain (mcall.com) PA Democrats push support for COLA increase for retirees | WHP (local21news.com) Pa. Senate Democrat proposes series of bills to increase housing...

News Digest :: March 22, 2023

Legislature Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector – WNY News Now Democratic lawmakers push for cost of living adjustment (abc27.com) Public school workers say ‘dignified’ retirement now out of reach | Pennsylvania |...

Frankel, Schwank Announce Jewish Legislative Caucus

HARRISBURG, March 21 – State. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Berks, announced Tuesday the formation of Pennsylvania’s first ever Jewish Legislative Caucus. “Representing the community that suffered the deadliest antisemitic attack in American...

Senate, House Dems Discuss Need for COLA for PSERS and SERS Retirees

HARRISBURG, March 21, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and House Democratic Policy Committee Chair Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) today joined Sen. John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware), Rep. Steven...

News Digest :: March 21, 2023

Legislature Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector – Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA Bucks, Montgomery Senators Push to Close Women’s ‘Pay Gap.’ Experts Say It’s Not So Simple. – DV Journal...