News Digest :: January 24, 2020

Legislature What could a post-Turzai world, whenever it arrives, look like at the Pa. State Capitol? https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/01/what-could-a-post-turzai-world-whenever-it-arrives-look-like-at-the-pa-state-capitol.html From school choice to liquor...

News Digest :: January 23, 2020

Legislature Local projects share more than $4 million in funds from taxes paid by casino https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/local-projects-share-more-than-4-million-in-funds-from-taxes-paid-by-casino-1.2586304 House passes Matzie bill consolidating historical...

Gov. Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Will Further Protect Vulnerable Populations

Philadelphia, PA – January 22, 2020 − Governor Tom Wolf today outlined how his 2020-21 budget further demonstrates his commitment to protecting the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians by proposing to expand comprehensive training for direct care workers, reduce waiting...

News Digest :: January 22, 2020

Legislature State, local leaders tour cardboard manufacturer’s Pittston Twp. Headquarters https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/state-local-leaders-tour-cardboard-manufacturer-s-pittston-twp-headquarters-1.2585804 Could 2020 be the year of legal weed in PA?...

News Digest :: January 21, 2020

Legislature Pashinski, McCarter introduce prescription drug importation bill Pashinski, McCarter introduce prescription drug importation bill Lawmakers, educators, prosecutors and more will study Pa.’s juvenile justice issues...

News Digest :: January 20, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. Day For just one day, put the guns down for Martin Luther King Jr. | Jenice Armstrong https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/martin-luther-king-jr-day-service-gun-violence-philly-jenice-armstrong-20200118.html ‘Still much work to be done’: Carlisle...

News Digest :: January 19, 2020

Legislature GOP eyes shakeup of Pennsylvania’s Democratic-majority court https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/01/gop-eyes-shakeup-of-pennsylvanias-democratic-majority-court.html Courts might force Legislature’s hand in property tax fight...

News Digest :: January 18, 2020

Legislature Sen. Williams opening district office in Harrison https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/sen-williams-opening-district-office-in-harrison/ Bucks County’s last dry town could start allowing alcohol sales thanks to a new state law...