News Digest :: November 3, 2021

Legislature Pardon Project to help Berks residents with a criminal record get a second chance – YouTube Wolf establishes Pennsylvania Office of Environmental Justice | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com The Big Redistricting Question: Which Seat Will Go? |...

News Digest :: November 2, 2021

Legislature Highlights in Harrisburg this week include gerrymandered pizza (?) | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com) Shusterman bill would give small Pa. growers piece of cannabis market – Daily Local State lawmaker floating privatizing ‘historical...

Schwank, Adams Announce Pardon Project of Berks County

Reading, PA- November 1, 2021- Today, State Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th district) and Berks County District Attorney John Adams announced the beginning of the Pardon Project of Berks County. Pardon Projects pair individuals seeking a pardon for a past crime with a...

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...