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News Digest :: May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022

Legislature Pa. Dems announce new gun law proposals in wake of mass shootings | Don’t Miss This | ncnewsonline.com Pa. lawmakers react to Texas tragedy, discuss legislation | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com Pennsylvania lawmakers call for action after Texas...

When Will Leaders Act on Guns?

May 26, 2022

Op-ed by Senator Wayne Fontana

This weekend, our country will be “celebrating” Memorial Day. A day to honor those who have died in our nation’s wars. At the same time, our country will also be mourning the innocent young lives lost because they were ruthlessly gun down by an 18-year-old mad man in Uvalde, Texas. When and why has the United States become so tolerant of this sickening violence?

News Digest :: May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

Legislature Democrats in Harrisburg call for gun law reforms after deadly Texas shooting – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Man with a ban: How Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto tally is defining his legacy – City & State Pennsylvania...

Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity, Press Conference and Rally

May 25, 2022

Senate Democrats Call on Republicans to Immediately Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention Legislation and Appropriations

May 25, 2022

HARRISBURG – May 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats wrote the following letter to Republican leaders in response to rampant gun violence and mass shootings that have become too common in the United States. Just this year, 215 mass shootings have...

Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus – Postpartum Depression

May 25, 2022

Senator Haywood Responds to Mass Shootings in Texas and New York

May 25, 2022

Harrisburg, Pa. – May 25, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the massacres at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas and Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, N.Y. this month:...

Senator Santarsiero Pushes to Recognize May as Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

May 25, 2022

BUCKS COUNTY – May 25, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) is seeking to raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer and over-exposure to the sun. Along with State Senator Pat Browne (R-16), Sen. Santarsiero introduced a resolution to recognize...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

HB 889, PN 880 (B. Miller) – Amends the Nursing Law to permit graduates of foreign nursing schools to take the nursing licensure exam in Pennsylvania. A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SR 230, PN 1434 (Browne) – This resolution provides for a temporary rule of...

News Digest :: May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

Legislature Teacher shortage: Pennsylvania bill eases access for out-of-state teachers into classrooms | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Fairness in Women’s Sports Act Advances to Full Senate, Wolf Veto Likely – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com) Pa....