May 12, 2021
SB 115, PN 473 (Boscola) – This legislation authorizes the Commonwealth to join the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Senator Collett offered amendment A00961 which adds provisions to the bill addressing hospital nurse staffing reports and whistleblower...
May 12, 2021
HARRISBURG – May 12, 2021 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats today proposed an aggressive $6 billion plan that provides the opportunity and tools that the citizens of PA can use to recover from the pandemic, according to Sen. Wayne Fontana “Our plan includes creating...
May 12, 2021
Harrisburg, Pa. – May 12, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats unveiled the “New Deal for PA” – a $6.15 billion investment of federal funds coming to the Commonwealth pursuant to the American Rescue Plan. The New Deal for PA focuses on Jobs, Opportunity,...
May 12, 2021
Legislature Pa. Dept. of Health pulls out of hearing on contact tracing data breach exposed by Target 11 – WPXI Thousands in Pa. could have compromised health data. A Senate panel wants answers | Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Acting Health Secretary...
May 11, 2021
SB 156, PN 734 (Mensch) – Amends the Tobacco Settlement Act to allow individuals with disabilities to increase their earnings by establishing a third category of Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD). A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 251, PN 275...
May 11, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 11, there were 2,385 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,177,072. There are 1,798 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of...
May 11, 2021
The Wolf Administration today announced that event and gathering maximum occupancy limits will be increased to 50 percent for indoor events and gatherings and 75 percent for outdoor events and gatherings effective Monday, May 17 at 12:01 AM. “As more Pennsylvania...
May 11, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health today applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking the next step to make Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine available to 12- to 15-year-olds, but noted one more important step is needed before...
May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021 − At the request of state Senators Judy Schwank (D- Berks) and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on the impact of the Pennsylvania state system of higher education’s...
