Post Session Report :: Monday, May 23, 2022

SB 848, PN 1277 (Mensch) – The bill establishes the position of Chief Nursing Officer of the Commonwealth (CNO) and outlines the duties and qualifications for the position. The CNO shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and serves...

News Digest :: May 23, 2022

Legislature Report: Hundreds of state legislators, including Pa., have joined far-right Facebook groups – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) James Ferlo: Agent of change made a mark in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Public database of bridge...

News Digest :: May 20, 2022

Legislature Pa. Senate GOP’s election inquiry continues; consultant contract extended – pennlive.com There is no time to waste | PennLive letters – pennlive.com Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy? – City & State...

News Digest :: May 19, 2022

Legislature Fetterman to resume Lt. Governor duties next week following stroke (abc27.com) Following a stroke, Lt. Gov. Fetterman says he’s fit to resume duties next week – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Adult victims of child sex abuse...

News Digest :: May 18, 2022

Legislature Sen. Judy Schwank: Why you should care about losing Roe (readingeagle.com) Philadelphia Lawmakers Secure 13 8M for Health Equity / Public News Service TEMPORARY LT. GOVERNOR NAMED AS FETTERMAN RECOVERS FROM STROKE | WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FM...

News Digest :: May 17, 2022

Legislature The help, professionalism from Pa. state senator’s staff did not go unnoticed | Letter – lehighvalleylive.com New state funding encourages Southeast PA high school students to pursue careers in manufacturing | The Bucks County Herald Gov. Wolf calls...

Brewster Calls for $1 Billion EMS Investment

McKeesport– May 16, 2022 – With National EMS Week commencing on the heels of the announcement of a historic state revenue surplus, state Sen. Jim Brewster today urged the General Assembly to invest $1 billion to bolster emergency medical services organizations...