Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power

Harrisburg, PA − October 26, 2021 − Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program, while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection. Senate Bill 919,...

News Digest :: October 26, 2021

Legislature Pa. redistricting: Panel OKs data for drawing Assembly, Congress maps – WHYY Lawmakers get started on bills aimed at lobbyist influence | WITF ‘This is how we remain competitive’: Advocates call on lawmakers to pass bill allowing in-state...

Post Session Report :: Monday, October 25, 2021

SB 236, PN 1102 (Brooks) – Amends the Telemarketer Registration Act by prohibiting a telemarketer from spoofing phone numbers so the call appears to originate from the same local area as the recipient. The bill also prohibits telemarketers from making “robocalls”...

News Digest :: October 25, 2021

Legislature Pennsylvania uses taxpayer money to fund Real Alternatives, an antiabortion organization (inquirer.com) Pa. is on the brink of regulating recovery homes for the first time. Here’s what you need to know. | WITF GOP uses voters to push election reforms in...

News Digest :: October 22, 2021

Legislature Higher wages, sick pay now attached to Pennsylvania’s incentives – WHYY Doug Mastriano is waiting on a financial sign from God about running for governor (inquirer.com) Panel upholds school mask rule after House GOP sought review | WITF Can...

Fontana Announces Financing to Replace More Lead Tainted Water Lines

HARRISBURG, October 20, 2021 – A nearly $3 million state grant along with a low-interest loan will be used to replace hundreds of aging and lead-tainted water lines in the 42nd Senate District, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure...