News Digest :: November 2, 2019

Legislature Pennsylvania authorizes $4 million in funding for the 2020 Census https://www.inquirer.com/news/2020-census-funding-count-pennsylvania-philadelphia-new-jersey-20191101.html Pa. state lawmaker apologizes for word choice in describing a miscarriage...

News Digest :: November 1, 2019

Legislature Sunday hunting is one step from the governor’s office https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2019/10/31/Sunday-hunting-Pennsylvania-House-of-Representatives/stories/201910310183 M. Night Shyamalan: Change Pennsylvania’s movie tax credit, and film...

News Digest :: October 31, 2019

Legislature Proposed Pa. hate crimes package would up penalties, extend protections https://triblive.com/local/regional/proposed-hate-crimes-package-would-up-penalties-extend-protections/ Senate passes legislation aimed at educating parents of student athletes about...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 30, 2019

SB 836, PN 1265 (Regan) – This bill would provide for electrocardiogram testing and distribution of related information for student athletic program participants. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 841, PN 1338 (Martin) – This bill would provide for the...

Schwank Applauds Senate Vote to Expand Absentee Voting Rights

Harrisburg, October 30, 2019 – All Pennsylvania voters would be able to vote by mail under legislation approved Monday by the Pennsylvania Senate. The bill includes language proposed by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district), who has been a leading advocate for...