News Digest :: February 5, 2020

Budget Wolf budget focuses on education https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wolf-budget-focuses-on-education-1.2591382 Wolf’s budget proposal seeks increased public school funding, charter school law reform...

Senator Haywood Responds to Governor Wolf’s Budget Address

Harrisburg – February 4, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement today supporting Governor Tom Wolf’s Budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year: “I support the Governor’s budget to create a stronger Commonwealth. It’s...

Brewster Says No Tax Increase, State Budget Proposal is Solid

Harrisburg – February 4, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 state budget plan is a solid spending framework that emphasizes charter school funding reforms and investments in school safety.

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, February 4, 2020

SB 432, PN 1490 (Phillips-Hill) – This bill would provide for expanded access to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Senate concurred in House amendments, as amended by the Senate. A vote of 41-9 was recorded. SB 850, PN 1491 (Langerholc) – This bill...