News Digest :: October 25, 2019

Legislature Lawmakers blast Pa. corrections head for profane quip about SCI Retreat closure Lawmakers blast Pa. corrections head for profane quip about SCI Retreat closure DOC chief under fire for remark at SCI-Retreat hearing...

Dinniman, Kearney Discuss Support for Brain Injury Community

HARRISBURG − October 23, 2019 – Pennsylvanians living with traumatic and acquired brain injuries came to the state capitol this week to share their stories of survival, recovery, and hope. State Senator Andy Dinniman, who serves as co-chair of the Senate Brain...

News Digest :: October 24, 2019

Legislature Pa. lawmakers introduce bill to end ‘period poverty’ in high schools https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/pa-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-end-period-poverty-in-high/article_6c00adcb-c088-5e94-8677-fe05461a09ac.html Pa. Senate approves...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

SB 61, PN 1294 (Ward) – The bill amends the Liquor Code by further providing for wine and spirits auction permits. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 750, PN 1188 (Scarnati) – This bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to direct the Department of General...

News Digest :: October 23, 2019

Legislature Sen. Costa, Rep. Mizgorski introduce identical solar bills https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/sen-costa-rep-mizgorski-introduce-identical-solar-bills/ Pa.’s election system is on the verge of the largest changes in decades — in time for the...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

SB 61, PN 1006 (J. Ward) – The bill amends the Liquor Code by further providing for wine and spirits auction permits. Senator J. Ward offered amendment A02752 which adds a Non-Profit whose mission is to improve quality of life for individuals with developmental...