News Digest :: 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...

News Digest :: 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...

Senator Kearney Votes ‘No’ for the 2021-22 State Budget

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...

News Digest :: 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...

Fontana Lauds Boost for Film Industry Jobs in 2021-22 Budget

HARRISBURG – June 28, 2021 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana today praised the inclusion in Pennsylvania’s final budget changes to the Film Production Tax Credit that will recognize the popularity of short-series streaming shows and help producers apply the tax credits to...

News Digest :: June 28, 2021

Legislature Sen. Lindsey Williams and Josh McNeil: Harrisburg and Washington must step up to save Pittsburgh transit options | TribLIVE.com Readers React: Boscola deserves credit for shredding event – The Morning Call (mcall.com) Pennsylvania Senate Passes...

Senator Street’s Statement on Budget Passage

Harrisburg, PA − June 26, 2021 − The Pennsylvania state budget for the upcoming year is deficient at many levels, leaving more than $5 billion of unspent American Rescue Plan funds at a time when every level of society is in desperate need. Ultimately it received my...