Leach Introduces Bail Reform Legislation

HARRISBURG – October 22, 2019 – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today introduced legislation that would end pretrial detention for those who fail to post bail. “There are nearly half a million Americans who are in jail even though they haven’t been...

Legislators Introduce Local Solar Program in House and Senate

Harrisburg, Pa − October 22, 2019 − A bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators along with advocates and utility providers came together in Harrisburg today to announce plans for a local solar program. “In my district, I have seen a huge spike in folks interested in...

News Digest :: October 22, 2019

Legislature Sunday hunting bill advances in state Legislature https://www.post-gazette.com/news/2019/10/21/Pennsylvania-Sunday-hunting-Game-Commission-Farm-Bureau/stories/201910210123 Hunting in Pennsylvania on (some) Sundays moves closer to reality, as state House...

News Digest :: October 21, 2019

Legislature Local lawmakers push power plant host agreement legislation https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/local-lawmakers-push-power-plant-host-agreement-legislation-1.2548572 Pa. lawmakers seek fix to return arrest powers to school police officers...

News Digest :: October 20, 2019

LegislaturePeople with disabilities are increasing their ranks in elected office. But they’re still underrepresented. https://www.inquirer.com/news/elected-officials-disabilities-tina-tartaglione-rutgers-local-state-federal-20191019.htmlSenators introduce bill...

News Digest :: October 19, 2019

Legislature Several area schools receive safety grants https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/several-area-schools-receive-safety-grants-1.2547592 Administration Pennsylvania governor’s OT expansion rule heads to a vote...