News Digest :: March 23, 2022

Legislature Hidey-ho neighbor: GOP backs Dems’ home improvement bill in bipartisan effort to fight blight | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com) Why are Republican legislators backing Philadelphia Democrats housing bill? | WITF Kane, Isaacson Get Famous |...

Sen. Brewster and Partners Host Drive-Up Food Distribution Event

McKeesport, March 22, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and U. S. Steel to host a drive-up food distribution event at the West Mifflin Area High School on Tuesday. “Our country grows more food than any other...

News Digest :: March 22, 2022

Legislature GOP in Pa. supporting Dems’ housing repair bill – WHYY New legislative districts in Berks finalized (readingeagle.com) Independent Fiscal Office update casts doubt on Wolf’s rosy budget outlook | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Bill to...

Sen. Jim Brewster Statement on Death of State Troopers and a Civilian

Harrisburg, March 21, 2022 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/Westmoreland), Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, made the following statement following the deaths of Pennsylvania State Troopers Martin F. Mack III, Branden T. Sisca, and an unnamed...

News Digest :: March 21, 2022

Legislature Pa. lawmaker wants to help pay for home repairs – WHYY A New Bill Seeks To Ban Smoking at Pennsylvania Casinos (playpennsylvania.com) Pennsylvania Bill Would Ban Smoking at Casinos | halfwheel Schwank hosts second session of model Senate...

Schwank Hosts Second Session of Model Senate

Reading – March 18, 2022 – Sen. Judy Schwank hosted the second session of her annual model senate program today at the Muhlenberg Township Municipal Building.  During the second session, over 40 high school students from local school districts participated...

News Digest :: March 18, 2022

Legislature Pa. Senator Schwank Announces Hemp Feed Bill | Main Edition | lancasterfarming.com Warminster VFW Awarded $50K Grant For Building Upgrades | Warminster, PA Patch Fringe theory cited in Pa. redistricting case could give legislatures unchecked election power...