Comitta, Lawmakers Discuss Hunger-Free Campuses Act at WCU

WEST CHESTER − September 23, 2021 – In recognition of Hunger Action Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta recently brought together fellow lawmakers, university officials, student advocates, and representatives from anti-hunger organizations for a roundtable discussion...

News Digest :: September 23, 2021

Legislature The Big Lie gets more dangerous with every step it takes | Editorial (inquirer.com) Pa. lawmakers know a dementia care crisis is coming. Will they agree on a response? | WITF Pennsylvania is on the precipice of a major political showdown over voting rights...

Stop the New Steal

Op-ed By Senator Tim Kearney

In the days and weeks leading to the violent January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol, ex-president Trump’s most ardent supporters believed they were fighting to “stop the steal” of the US Presidency. Suddenly, many months later, the Republican Party of safety and security wants to share your private information, steal your freedom to vote, and reverse the voice of the American people. 

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, September 22, 2021

SB 552, PN 579 (Dush) – An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, by adding a new section to the Right-To-Know law to allow agencies to petition the Office of Open Records for relief from a vexatious requestor. A...

News Digest :: September 22, 2021

Legislature Pa. redistricting panel rolls back new policy to count incarcerated people in home districts, not state prisons · Spotlight PA Three priorities for Pennsylvania lawmakers – The Morning Call (mcall.com) In reversal, Pa. redistricting commission votes...

Post Session Report:: Tuesday, September 21, 2021

SB 318, PN 326 (Scavello) – An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for hunting on Sunday prohibited. A vote of 47-2 was recorded. SB 461, PN 469 (Baker) – Amends Title 35 to mandate Senate...