July 6, 2021
July 6, 2021
McKeesport, July 6, 2021 – In addition to funding from previous years, State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that schools in the 45th Senate District will receive an added $10,684,245 for the next fiscal year, including $3 million in new “Level-Up” supplements...
July 6, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill to waive fishing license fees for participants in therapeutic programs, events | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Nurse Licensure Compact bill passed by House to give nurses licensure in multiple states | State | indianagazette.com Pa....
July 2, 2021
Legislature Pennsylvania governor vetoes GOP-led election overhaul citing voter ID restrictions · Spotlight PA Wolf vetoes Pennsylvania election reform bill (broadandliberty.com) Wolf vetoes vaccine passport ban | Coronavirus | tribdem.com Governor Wolf vetoes...
July 1, 2021
Legislature Pennsylvania’s efforts to halt local plastic bag bans recede – WHYY Wolf vetoes Pa. GOP-led election overhaul citing voter ID restrictions – WHYY Redistricting reform in Pa. is dead for now, advocates say. So what’s next? (inquirer.com) Ranked...
June 30, 2021
Legislature How changing names is both more complex and expensive for the transgender community in Pa. (abc27.com) Legal recognition for transgender, nonbinary Pennsylvanians doesn’t come easy. Here’s why some are calling for change | Pennsylvania...
June 29, 2021
Harrisburg – June 29, 2021 – At the request of Senators Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing during...
June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021
HARRISBURG, PA − June 29, 2021 − State Senator Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) issued the following statement on his decision to vote ‘No’ for the state budget: “Last Friday, just before midnight, the Pennsylvania legislature passed the 2021-2022 state budget. While...
June 29, 2021
Legislature A new bill will allow drivers the option to donate to Pa Breast Cancer Coalition | News | northcentralpa.com Pennsylvania redistricting and gerrymandering: How to reduce hyperpartisanship – The Morning Call (mcall.com) Expansion of Pa.’s film...