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...

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.

News Digest :: July 30, 2019

Legislature Pa. bill would protect mom-and-pop subcontractors from construction errors they didn’t cause https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/pennsylvania-bill-anti-indemnity-hold-harmless-subcontractors-construction-accident-liability-driscoll-stephens-20190730.html...

News Digest :: July 29, 2019

Legislature Down to zero: Small payments in canceled assistance program made big impact in recipients’ lives https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2019/07/29/general-assistance-program-ended-pennsylvania-legislature-safety-net/stories/201907250147...

News Digest : July 28, 2019

State News State to examine parole process after killings PennDOT wants your help to make roads safer Education New law means snow days can be work days for many students — from home Schools see red as lunch debts rise Lunch-shaming must end | PennLive letters...

News Digest :: July 27, 2019

Legislative Issues Seeing red over neighborhood fireworks? This Pennsylvania lawmaker has an idea (Schwank) Pennsylvania’s absentee ballot rules mean many arrive too late to be counted Ban cat declawing: Outdated practice prioritizes convenience over care Health Paul...