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...

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....