Post Session Report :: Monday, June 3, 2019

HB 223, PN 193 (Pickett) – This bill authorizes DGS to convey land to French Azilum, Inc. for $1.  The 22.83 acres of land subject to conveyance is located in Asylum Township, Bradford County and is known locally as the French Azilum Historic Site.  Senator Yaw...

Dinniman, Fellow Senators Introduce TRU Bill

HARRISBURG – June 3, 2019 – State Senator Andy Dinniman and fellow senators announced new legislation to address security needs and confront violence against faith-based organizations and those with diverse members. Dinniman was joined by state Senators Jay...

Senate and House Members Announce Electoral Reform Proposals

HARRISBURG – June 3, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 at the Main Capitol Rotunda to announce voting reform proposals....

News Digest :: June 3, 2019

Legislature Pa. minimum-wage hike may be big horse trade in Capitol https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/pa-minimum-wage-hike-may-be-big-horse-trade-in-capitol/ An old refrain: Better wages, conditions a must for direct care workforce...

Senate News Digest :: June 2, 2019

  Budget   To spend or not to spend? Pa. politicians get ready for annual debate. warehouse-content   Economic Development   Beyond the Byline: Revitalization needed everywhere Beyond the Byline: Revitalization needed everywhere   Education...

News Digest :: June 1, 2019

  Criminal Justice Reform   Death penalty repeal movement surfaces in Pa. Legislature https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/death-penalty-repeal-movement-surfaces-in-pa-legislature/   Health   ‘The woman should make the choice’: Wolf, allies rally...

News Digest :: May 31, 2019

Legislature Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders call for better school funding, oppose charter school legislation...

News Digest :: May 30, 2019

Legislature Lawmakers to propose bill that they say could bring $85 million to Philly schools https://www.philly.com/education/vincent-hughes-elizabeth-fiedler-budget-toxic-pennsylvania-public-schools-20190529.html Citing ’emergency’ repair needs,...