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...
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...
October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
HARRISBURG (October 17, 2019) – State Senator Andy Dinniman shared today the results of a comprehensive sleep study advocating for the delay of secondary school start times. The study was conducted by a special Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission...
October 17, 2019
Legislature Supreme Court hears argument on elimination of General Assistance program https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/10/16/general-assistance-program-pa-supreme-court-argument/stories/201910160160 Inspired by Meek Mill, Michael Rubin sets a goal:...
October 16, 2019
October 15, 2019 − At the request of Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D–Bucks), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing next Thursday in Yardley to discuss “Kayden’s Law,” his legislation (Senate Bill 868) that would require courts to consider the...
October 16, 2019
Legislature Senators call for probe of DHS decision to close 2 state centers Senators call for probe of DHS decision to close 2 state centers Lawmakers ask inspector to probe state center closings...
October 15, 2019
HARRISBURG − October 15, 2019 − In an effort to protect the healthcare rights of Pennsylvanians in the event the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is overturned through judicial actions at the federal level, state Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Pam Iovino (D-37), Vincent...
October 15, 2019
HARRISBURG − October 15, 2019 – Bipartisan legislators from Chester and Delaware Counties, who are calling for a ban on puppy mills, will welcome Olympic gold medalist Heather Mitts to the Capitol on October 22 to urge support for Senate Bill 44 (“Victoria’s Law”)....
October 15, 2019
Legislature Hearing set for Thursday on bill in honor of Kayden Mancuso https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20191015/hearing-set-for-thursday-on-bill-in-honor-of-kayden-mancuso Backers of proposed ‘red flag’ gun law in Pennsylvania support end-around to get...
