Senator Haywood Responds to Governor Wolf’s Budget

Philadelphia – February 4, 2021 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement on Governor Wolf’s 2021-22 budget: “Our Commonwealth is facing difficult times. The COVID-19 pandemic has crushed families and businesses in...

We Can & Must Do Justice

Op-ed by Steve Santarsiero, State Senator

Earlier this week it was revealed that the Pennsylvania Department of State failed to advertise the 2019 passage of a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would allow the victims of child sex abuse, whose claims had been barred by the statute of limitations, a two-year window in which to file suit against responsible individuals and institutions.  The failure to do so means that any such amendment must now wait at least another two years before it can be enacted.

News Digest :: February 4, 2021

Budget Local lawmakers sound off on Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/local-lawmakers-sound-off-on-gov-wolfs-budget-proposal/ Area legislators differ in views on Wolf’s budget Area legislators differ in views on Wolf’s budget How Pa....

Senator Comitta Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

February 3, 2021 − State Senator Carolyn Comitta released the following statement in response to the governor’s 2021-22 budget address: “I support the goals of the governor’s proposal, including important investments in education, local government, COVID-19...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, February 3, 2020

SB 81, PN 59 (Langerholc) – The bill amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) by permitting expert witnesses in domestic violence to testify in cases relating to sexual offenses, human trafficking, or domestic violence. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB...