May 13, 2019
LegislatureOfficials discuss potential regional approach to stormwater managementhttps://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/officials-discuss-potential-regional-approach-to-stormwater-management-1.2481253Capitol Roundup: Yudichak, task force discuss legislative...
May 12, 2019
Hate Crimes Lawmakers introduce bills to strengthen PA hate crime legislationhttps://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/lawmakers-introduce-bills-to-strengthen-pa-hate-crime-legislation/1995152976 Gun Safety Bill proposed to eliminate conceal carry...
May 11, 2019
General Assembly Gov. Tom Wolf commends House leaders for their call for respect and civilityhttps://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/gov-tom-wolf-commends-house-leaders-for-their-call-for-respect-and-civility.html ‘The people of Pennsylvania expect...
May 10, 2019
The Senate unanimously approved of House Bill 279, which provides limited immunity to someone who tries to help an ailing person from a vehicle. The immunity applies if the individual entering the vehicle: believes the person in the car is in imminent danger;...
May 10, 2019
LegislatureTree of Life survivors applaud proposed hate crime billshttps://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/tree-of-life-survivors-applaud-proposed-bills-that-would-enhance-state-hate-crime-laws/Pittsburgh Lawmakers To Introduce Hate Crime...
May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
SQUIRREL HILL – May 9, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate stood together today outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh to announce plans for legislation that will address hate crimes.“Hate...
May 9, 2019
Legislature Street, Rabb seek to repeal death penalty https://www.phillytrib.com/metros/northwest/street-rabb-seek-to-repeal-death-penalty/article_351ffd2b-211d-5ba9-b8c4-3442ab38aaa9.html Area state lawmakers introduce bill to transition to renewable energy...
May 8, 2019
PITTSBURGH – May 8, 2019 – Following an increase in hate crimes across the country, and a particular spike in acts of anti-Semitism, members of the General Assembly will introduce a package of legislation to combat hate crimes through education and...
May 8, 2019
HARRISBURG – May 8, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) will join Congressman Evans, PA Department of Human Services Secretary Miller, Senator Hughes, and Senator Blake on a statewide poverty tour from May 22-30th. On the 5-stop...