News Digest :: 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...

News Digest :: 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...

News Digest :: 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...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of May 6, 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;...

News Digest :: 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...

State Legislators Announce Legislation Addressing Hate Crimes

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...

News Digest :: 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...

Senator Haywood to Conduct State-Wide Poverty Listening Tour

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...