Military Family Education Program Bill Passes Senate Unanimously

HARRISBURG – June 5, 2019 – The Military Family Education Program (MFEP), or “Pennsylvania G.I. Bill”, passed unanimously out of the Senate today. The Bill has now been referred to the House of Representatives for consideration. The House overwhelmingly...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

SB 500, PN 850 (Baker) – Amends the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law (P.L.1166, No.274) to establish the County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee and authorize deposits and distributions from the Justice Reinvestment Fund. A vote...

News Digest :: June 5, 2019

Legislature Democratic lawmakers push to reform Pennsylvania voting laws Democratic lawmakers push to reform Pennsylvania voting laws Pennsylvania Democrats unveil slate of bills designed to make voting far easier...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

SB 139, PN 851 (J. Ward) – This bill makes amendments to the Price Gouging Act (P.L. 1210, No. 133). The Price Gouging Act takes effect on the declaration of a state of disaster emergency by the Governor, pursuant to Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the...

PA Senate Democrats Outline Gun Reform Policy

HARRISBURG – June 4, 2019 – On Wednesday at 9:30pm on the Lieutenant Governor’s balcony, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus will outline various policy on gun reform in the commonwealth in an effort to provide substantive reform that...

Senate, House Members Unveil Election Reform Proposals

HARRISBURG – June 4, 2019 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Rep. Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) led House and Senate Democrats in announcing several voting reform proposals Tuesday in the Main Capitol Rotunda.  The...

News Digest :: June 4, 2019

Legislature Area lawmakers introduce bill to boost safety at houses of worship https://www.pottsmerc.com/news/local/area-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-boost-safety-at-houses-of/article_eeb6d4d6-5430-5f6d-80a7-84542cb92b74.html Security grants sought for houses of...