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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
June 7, 2019
HARRISBURG – June 7, 2019 – On Tuesday, June 11th, from 10:00 to 10:30 am, state Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Tom Murt (R-152) will be holding a press conference on the Lieutenant Governor’s Balcony in...
June 7, 2019
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...
June 7, 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...
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...
June 6, 2019
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...
