Post Session Report :: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

SB 115 PN 66 (Argall): Amends the Human Services Code to allow the Department of Human Services to offer a skills competency exam as an alternative to a high school diploma or GED for those seeking employment as direct care staff in a personal care home or assisted...

Post Session Report :: Monday, May 5, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025 SB 255, PN 207 (Baker): Amends Title 42 (Judicial Code) to add the offense of sexual assault by sports official, volunteer or employee of a nonprofit association to tier II of the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) and...

Mayor Ed Gainey, State Sen. Williams, and Rep. Abney Advance Legislation to Prohibit Price Gouging During Local Emergencies 

Pittsburgh, PA –  May 5, 2025 – In the wake of last week’s deadly storm, today, Mayor Ed Gainey is leading an effort in partnership with County Executive Sara Innamorato, State Senator Lindsey Williams, State Representative Aerion Abney, and other members of the state legislative delegation to protect Pittsburghers against exploitative businesses, contractors, and corporations engaged in price gouging essential goods and services after disasters.

Senator Santarsiero Statement Calling for Head Start Funding

BUCKS COUNTY− May 2, 2025 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) in support of the Federal Government funding Head Start and Early Head Start Programs: “Hundreds of young children in Bucks County are at risk of losing critical...