News Digest :: June 25, 2021
Legislature Kayden’s Law: Pennsylvania State Senate passes child custody reform bill (buckscountycouriertimes.com) Kayden’s Law passes Pennsylvania State Senate; legislation now moves to State House for consideration | State | southernchestercountyweeklies.com...Post Session Report :: Thursday, June 24, 2021
SB 78, PN 930 (Baker) – The bill amends the provisions of the child custody statute to focus on the health and safety of the child. A vote of 46-4 was recorded. HB 101, PN 1008 (Gleim) – Exempts an agritourism activity provider from being held civilly liable for...Session Proceedings :: June 24, 2021
News Digest :: June 24, 2021
Legislature Pa. lawmakers, Gov. Wolf close to a budget deal: 5 things to watch (buckscountycouriertimes.com) State budget deal inches closer to the finish line | WITF House passes bill providing optional COVID do-over year for school students | News | tribdem.com Why...Post Session Report :: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
HB 196, PN 162 (Day) – Provides employment protections to Pennsylvania residents who are members of a National Guard or Reserve unit in another state. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 550, PN 686 (Robinson) – Amends the 2nd Class County Code so that it is...We The People Rally: The People’s Budget
PA Senate Dems to Hold Policy Hearing on Statewide Barriers for the Transgender Community
June 23, 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 will hold a virtual public hearing during Pride Month to...NYC’s primary should inspire Philly to change our votes | Opinion
Op-ed by Anthony H. Williams
New York City has become the first major American city to complete a primary election through ranked choice voting. This alone is a historic win for the Black, brown and marginalized people of New York City. The candidates who received 50% of the vote in this primary now go on to become the Democratic and Republican nominees for Mayor of New York City.