News Digest :: November 1, 2021

Legislature Pa. state senator gets $1K a month ‘stipend’ for GOP campaign effort | PA Power and Policy | lancasteronline.com Pennsylvania lawmakers give alcohol-serving restaurants boost on outdoor seating, but future of drinks-to-go is unclear – The Morning...

News Digest :: October 29, 2021

Legislature Wolf, Philly Democrats unveil ‘environmental justice’ initiatives | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com) Nearing the end of his term, Wolf issues executive order to bolster environmental efforts – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)...

News Digest :: October 28, 2021

Legislature PA Lawmakers Call For Shutdown of Mariner East 2 Pipeline – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com) Legislators hear of water woes from pipeline neighbors – Daily Local Bills supporting Syringe Service programs reach Harrisburg, aim to combat drug addiction...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

SB 275, PN 1163 (Yaw) – Prohibits municipalities from restricting or prohibiting the connection of utility service to a consumer based on source of energy. A vote of 35-15 was recorded. SB 349, PN 352 (Hutchinson) – Amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to...

Fontana: Local Affordable Housing Projects Get $3.5 Million Boost

PITTSBURGH – October 27, 2021 – Efforts to provide affordable housing in the 42nd Senate District will get a $3.5 million boost, according to Sen. Wayne Fontana. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Board approved tax credits for three local projects that will be...

News Digest :: October 27, 2021

Legislature State Senator Carolyn Comitta: The case for cap and invest in Pennsylvania (broadandliberty.com) Gov. Wolf continues to push for legislative action on gun violence (abc27.com) Three Years After Tree of Life Shooting Continued Calls for Gun Reform / Public...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

SB 814, PN 993 (Yudichak) – amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) by adding two new sections, §5104.2 (Evading arrest or detention on foot) and §5104.3 (Harming a police animal while evading arrest or detention). Amendment A02766 (Yudichak) – The amendment does not...

Senate Passes Wilding’s Law with Bipartisan Support

Harrisburg, October 26, 2021 − The Pennsylvania Senate passed Officer John Wilding’s Law (Senate Bill 814) today, which creates a new offense of “evading arrest or detention on foot.”  Introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) and Senator...