News Digest :: June 16, 2021

Legislature Wolf, Pa. Democrats again push for passage of LGBTQ discrimination protections · Spotlight PA Watch: PA Democrats press for new LGBTQ rights (goerie.com) Wolf, Democrats want quick passage of Fairness Act for LGBTQ rights (goerie.com) Voter ID shaping up...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 15, 2021

SB 478, PN 503 (Dush) – This legislation would amend Act 78 of 1979 to allow political subdivisions and authorities to enter to contracts for services when two consecutive advertisements fail to induce bids. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 503, PN 527 (Regan) – Amends...

Education Advocates Push Fontana ‘Nellie Bly’ Tuition Aid Program

HARRISBURG, June 15, 2021 – A diverse group of education advocates joined state Sen. Wayne Fontana today to urge passage of Fontana’s legislation to create the “Nellie Bly Scholarship Program” aimed at easing financial burdens to keep Pennsylvania students in...

News Digest :: June 15, 2021

Legislature Sen. Carolyn Comitta, Rep. Dianne Herrin Announce S.B. 15 and H.B. 1565 as Concrete Action on Climate Pollution Called for by a Majority of Pennsylvanians | Environmental Defense Fund Herrin, Comitta bill targets climate change | Local-news |...

Post Session Report :: Monday, June 14, 2021

Monday, June 14, 2021 SB 423, PN 854 (J. Ward) – Amends Title 71 (State Government) to allow an annuitant of the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) to return to state service with continued benefit payments as part-time fire instructor.  A vote of 50-0 was...