Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of June 24, 2019

The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 3, which establishes a PA Health Insurance Exchange Authority to create, manage and maintain the PA Health Insurance Exchange. The bill authorizes the Insurance Department to apply for a federal state innovation waiver to...

Senator Collett Reacts to Pennsylvania’s Final 2019-2020 Budget

HARRISBURG – June 28, 2019 – Yesterday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget and related code bills and will now be sending them on to Governor Wolf for enactment. Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Bucks and Montgomery) wishes...

News Digest :: June 28, 2019

Budget Pa. Senate sends $34 billion budget bill to Gov. Tom Wolf, but last-minute glitch delays signing https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/06/pa-senate-sends-34-billion-budget-bill-to-gov-tom-wolf-for-enactment.html Inches from finish line, House budget talks falter...

Post Session Report :: Thursday, June 27, 2019

SB 144, PN 1078 (Martin) – This bill would create the Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program for intermediate units. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 700, PN 1074 (Browne) – This bill would further provide for...