News Digest :: June 12, 2019

Legislature Gov. Tom Wolf, lawmakers say it’s time for municipalities fully relying on state police to chip in https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/06/gov-tom-wolf-lawmakers-say-its-time-for-municipalities-fully-relying-on-state-police-to-chip-in.html As budget talks...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 11, 2019

SB 621, PN 931 (Regan) – This bill would clarify the possession of firearms by school security guards and further provide for training requirements. A vote of 32-17 was recorded. SB 701, PN 847 (Browne) – This bill authorizes the Department of General...

News Digest :: June 11, 2019

Legislature ‘Karen’s Law’ to help victims of sexual assault https://local21news.com/news/local/karens-law-to-help-victims-of-sexual-assault Experts say new laws needed after Pittsburgh alligator encounters...

Post Session Report :: Monday, June 10, 2019

SB 543, PN 607 (Killion) – This legislation amends the Supplementary Act of Pilotage Rates to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia by providing a rate increase for the River Pilots who navigate trade vessels along the Delaware River and its...

News Digest :: June 10, 2019

Legislature Yudichak, Killion introduce bipartisan Restore PA bill to Senate Yudichak, Killion introduce bipartisan Restore PA bill to Senate Berks County election officials back some proposals to overhaul elections...

News Digest :: June 9, 2019

Legislature State pols give update on funding boost for SE Delco https://www.delcotimes.com/news/state-pols-give-update-on-funding-boost-for-se-delco/article_8b8ed588-895e-11e9-84db-1359a492ffa0.html Editorial: It’s crunch time for action on minimum wage...

News Digest :: June 8, 2019

Legislature Pennsylvania’s children face lead perils everywhere. A new state report offers ideas to protect them. https://www.inquirer.com/news/toxic-city-lead-poisoning-children-philadelphia-schools-asbestos-20190607.html State Lieutenant governor opens State House...