March 7, 2023
After reviewing the proposed budget and hearing the governor’s speech, I was struck by the lack of proposals to help Pennsylvania’s hard working, middle class families. Many of these families continue to be battered by record high inflation and there was little in the...
March 7, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – March 7, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster issued the following statement today regarding the governor’s budget address: “The governor’s budget provides a solid framework for building upon recent improvements to education, public safety, and...
March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023
Harrisburg, PA- March 7, 2023 — Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s inaugural Budget Address to the Joint General Assembly today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and advocates applauded the Governor’s proposed $38.5 million...
March 7, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 6, 2023 – Last week, reports were released accusing Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) of sexual misconduct. Senator Tim Kearney issued the below statement: I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations brought forward against Rep. Zabel....
March 7, 2023
Legislature Shapiro’s top cop nominees sail through Senate committees | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com State lawmakers introduce bills to address teacher shortage (abc27.com) Public school advocates warn lawmakers: ‘Don’t stall;’ fix the broken system now...
March 6, 2023
HARRISBURG, PA – In celebration of World Energy Efficiency Day 2023 today, Monday, March 6, 2023, State Representatives Jennifer O’Mara (Delaware County) and Tom Mehaffie (Dauphin County) have partnered with State Senator Lindsey Williams (Allegheny County) to...
March 6, 2023
HARRISBURG, PA – March 6, 2023 – On Friday, March 3rd Senators Street, Schwank, Tartaglione and Hughes, reintroduced Sacred Spaces legislation, amending Section 3307 of Title 18 (Institutional Vandalism) to enhance the existing statute to give District...
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
SB 8, PN 290 (K. Ward) – The bill Requires insurance coverage for all costs associated with BRCA-related genetic counseling and genetic testing and a supplemental breast screening for individuals at increased cancer risk. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 144, PN 119...
