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...

Sabatina: Karen’s Law Rally (SB 123)

HARRISBURG – June 7, 2019 – A rally will be held Monday, June 10 for Karen’s Law (SB 123) at 11:00 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. The rally will highlight the bipartisan support for the bill sponsored by Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia). Crime Victim Advocates...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of June 3, 2019

The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 275, which amends the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act by changing the name of the “Early Intervention Program” to the “Strategic Management Planning Program.” House Bill 275 became Act 6 of 2019. *** The Senate...

News Digest :: June 7, 2019

Legislature Restore PA requires 20 years of natural gas production. Some progressive legislators aren’t ready to sign on Restore PA requires 20 years of natural gas production. Some progressive legislators aren’t ready to sign on Democratic Pa. Senate leader calls on...

State Senate Hearing in Philly on Ride-hailing Companies

PHILADELPHIA – June 6, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve the accessibility, safety and reliability and working conditions for...