News Digest :: September 1, 2021
Legislature Pennsylvania’s governor announces a mask requirement for schools. – The New York Times (nytimes.com) Wolf Administration reissues mask mandate for K-12 schools; goes into effect on Sept. 7 (abc27.com) Wolf’s New School Mask Mandate Divides PA...International Overdose Awareness Day
Senator Santarsiero Reacts to K-12 Mask Mandate
BUCKS COUNTY – August 31, 2021 – The following statement is attributable to State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), in response to the order issued today by the Pennsylvania Department of Health mandating masking in K-12 schools: “The goal we all share is for students...Senator Muth Announces E-Recycling Event and Food Drive
ROYERSFORD, August 31, 202 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that she will host a free E-Recycling Event and Food Drive for residents of Senate District 44 on Sunday, September 19 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The event, hosted in...News Digest :: August 31, 2021
Legislature Sen. Nikil Savel: “Covid outbreaks can happen in any school district” (wgal.com) Two Pa. Democrats propose legislation to impose mask mandates in K-12 schools, childcare facilities | Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Parents,...Senator Collett Reintroduces Patient Safety Act to Improve Care & Support PA Nurses
Harrisburg, Pa. − August 30, 2021 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) announced the reintroduction of the Patient Safety Act to set safe nurse-to-patient limits in Pennsylvania hospitals. SB 240 will set appropriate staffing ratios based on...Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have pending applications in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.