News Digest :: August 4, 2019
Legislature Pa. just eliminated general assistance. The need for it hasn’t gone away | Opinion (Sens. Katie Muth, Maria Collett and Lindsey Williams)...News Digest :: August 3, 2019
Legislature West Chester’s plastic-bag ban was ‘the right thing to do,’ officials say, even if it defies state law https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/west-chester-plastic-bag-ban-state-budget-20190803.html Overhaul of Pa.’s medical transport program on...News Digest :: August 2, 2019
Legislature Democrats ask Wolf to declare emergency response to cash assistance elimination Democrats ask Wolf to declare emergency response to cash assistance elimination Court turns down groups’ request to keep cash assistance program temporarily alive for...News Digest :: August 1, 2019
Legislature ‘Deeply troubling’: Lawmakers react to PFAS investigation https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20190801/deeply-troubling-lawmakers-react-to-pfas-investigation Cash assistance program for the poor in Pa. ends today...Sen. Hughes joins Gov. Wolf at announcement for $4.3 million to improve conditions at Philadelphia school buildings
PHILADELPHIA – July 31, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf is providing $4.3 million in state funding for lead paint stabilization at Philadelphia school buildings. The governor was joined by members of Philadelphia’s legislative delegation, School District of...Joint Statement On Wolf Administration Efforts To Increase Protection of Vulnerable Populations
HARRISBURG — July 31, 2019 — In response to Governor Wolf’s announcement of Executive Order 2019-05 and directives intended to increase protection of vulnerable populations, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20th) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11) said they were pleased the...News Digest :: July 31, 2019
Legislature State Sen. Santarsiero opens district office in Tullytown https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20190730/state-sen-santarsiero-opens-district-office-in-tullyto It’s time for Pa. to raise its minimum wage, and lift so many out of poverty | Opinion...Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Findlay Township
Pittsburgh, PA − July 30, 2019 − Today, Senator Pam Iovino applauded and welcomed Amazon’s expansion into the 37th Senatorial District – a 1,000,000 square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Findlay Township, Allegheny County. The $30 million investment will bring to the 37th Senatorial District 800 full-time jobs with a starting wage of $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.