February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020
HARRISBURG, February 4, 2020 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed $36 billion budget for fiscal 2020-21: “This budget plan would hold the line on taxes while stoking investment in education, job...
February 4, 2020
Legislature ‘A form of torture’: Lawmakers, advocates seek to reduce use of solitary confinement ‘A form of torture’: Lawmakers, advocates seek to reduce use of solitary confinement Pa. law lacks protections for LGBTQ individuals and some demand change...
February 3, 2020
SB 94, PN 940 (Martin) – This bill would ensure workers compensation coverage for volunteer firefighters, fire police, members of a volunteer ambulance corps if injured in the performance of their duties. It would also make volunteer firefighters and rescue...
February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020
Budget Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf’s sixth budget: What can we expect? https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/02/pa-gov-tom-wolfs-sixth-budget-what-can-we-expect.html Here’s what to watch for in Gov. Tom Wolf’s state budget proposal...
February 2, 2020
Legislature Redistricting advocates warn legislators time is running out for change https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2020/02/01/Redistricting-advocates-legislature-pennsylvania-thornburgh-pitt/stories/202001310141 Sweeping changes to Pennsylvania...
February 1, 2020
Legislature Lawmakers hope to shield communities impacted by state facility closures https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/lawmakers-hope-to-shield-communities-impacted-by-state-facility-closures-1.2589962 American Legion offers monthly assistance to veterans in...
January 31, 2020
Legislature Pa. medical leave bill sees industry, advocacy support https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20200130/pa-medical-leave-bill-sees-industry-advocacy-support Charter school funding: Time for lawmakers to fix flawed system...
