News Digest :: April 29, 2022

Legislature Sen. Boscola: Open access to the ballot box — allow independents to vote in primary elections (broadandliberty.com) NorthPoint breaks ground at former U.S. Steel site in Falls (buckscountycouriertimes.com) In unanimous vote, Pa. House advances bill to post...

News Digest :: April 28, 2022

Legislature Schwank Applauds Capital Project Grant Funding for 11th District – BCTV Southeast Delco School District is getting a $94,000 grant for technology upgrades (delcotimes.com) State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence | National News |...

Open Access to the Ballot Box: Allow Independents to Vote in Primary Elections

Op-ed by Senator Lisa Boscola

With primary election season upon us, it is apropos to talk about our Independent voters who are disenfranchised from these elections.  For nearly 25 years, I have been a leading voice, unrelenting advocate, supporter and prime sponsor of bills to give voters unaffiliated with any party the right to participate in our primary elections. Membership in a political party (or the decision to avoid joining a political party) should not dictate whether a voter can vote in a primary. 

Senate Democrats Hear Support for School-Based Health Centers

HARRISBURG, April 27, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to host a virtual hearing yesterday to discuss expanding School Based Health...

News Digest :: April 27, 2022

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