News Digest :: March 2, 2020

Legislature Four Senators united in backing redistricting commission https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/four-senators-united-in-backing-redistricting-commission/article_03e54274-5bfa-11ea-adf5-5b939286c6fb.html Long-delayed Kenmawr Bridge project in Rankin and...

News Digest :: March 1, 2020

Legislature Editorial: State needs new process for redistricting https://www.readingeagle.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-state-needs-new-process-for-redistricting/article_fc8d31ce-5a43-11ea-a082-c383d78b5e3d.html Coronavirus First person dies of coronavirus in U.S....

News Digest :: February 29, 2020

Legislature Pa. state lawmakers want inmates counted as local residents https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/luzerne-county-want-pennsylvania-state-prison-inmates-counted-residents-20200229.html Coronavirus threat: Pa. House needs to pass public health...

News Digest :: February 28, 2020

Legislature 2020 politicians, stop pandering to black voters and actually come to our neighborhoods | Sen. Anthony Williams https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/2020-election-black-voters-philadelphia-pennsylvania-20200227.html Pittsburgh Public Schools board...

2020 politicians: Stop pandering to black voters and actually come to our neighborhoods

Op-ed by Anthony H. Williams

There has been a lot of discussion about race and racism this political season. While former New York City mayor and billionaire Mike Bloomberg pours millions into ads appealing to African Americans, Sen. Bernie Sanders’s campaign preaches about a coalition including and highlighting African Americans and Latinos. Earlier this month, it was the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania versus the mayor and district attorney. Before that, it was President Donald Trump accusing Gov. Tom Wolf of denying a black Philadelphia girl a scholarship.

Senator Haywood Issues Gun Violence Prevention Grants Statement

Harrisburg – February 27, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement today announcing gun violence prevention grant legislation: “Gun violence is a tragedy across the Commonwealth. Everyone knows of someone affected...

News Digest :: February 27, 2020

Legislature Facing skeptical lawmakers, Human Services official makes $3M pitch for funding for Planned Parenthood Facing skeptical lawmakers, Human Services official makes $3M pitch for funding for Planned Parenthood Asbestos naturally occurs in the rock at a Bucks...

News Digest :: February 26, 2020

Legislature PennDOT faces big costs and dwindling resources https://www.witf.org/2020/02/25/penndot-faces-big-costs-and-dwindling-resources/ Local lawmakers turn to experts to find solution to opioid crisis...

News Digest :: February 25, 2020

Legislature Disability/mental health summit aims to provide information and resources https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2020/02/24/American-with-Disabilities-Act-summit-aims-mental-health-Dan-Miller-resources/stories/202002190133 Harrisburg edges...