Schwank Releases Statement on Joint Fireworks Hearing

Harrisburg, PA – December 15, 2021 – After today’s joint Pennsylvania House and Senate Agricultural and Rural Affairs committee hearing on fireworks law, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th District) provided the following statement:  “Today’s hearing was useful. We...

Senate Passes Boscola Bill To Further Protect Bald & Golden Eagles

Harrisburg − December 14, 2021 – The Pennsylvania Senate today approved State Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s bill (Senate Bill 337) that would increase the state fine from $200 to $2,000 for killing a bald or golden eagle. “Bald and golden eagles have fought their way back...

News Digest :: December 15, 2021

Legislature Bill requiring public schools to post course information online wins Senate approval but it lacks Gov. Tom Wolf’s support – pennlive.com Congressional redistricting process inches forward in Pa. House – pennlive.com Editorial: Public input...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, December 14, 2021

SB 428, PN 432 (Gordner) – This legislation would move the date of the Presidential primary election from the fourth Tuesday in April to the third Tuesday in March. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 931, PN 1196 (Martin) – This bill amends the Public School Code to...