May 15, 2019
Reading, May 15, 2019 State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is holding a press conference at Reading Hospital – Tower Health’s campus to announce pending legislation that addresses school vaccinations. The bill would require completion of a standardized form...
May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Survivors of a pedophile pediatrician rallied at the state Capitol on Wednesday and called on legislators to pass a bill removing prosecution and lawsuit time limits. Dr. Johnnie Barto is serving at least 79 years in prison for sexually...
May 15, 2019
In recent years, the debate over reform of the state’s statute of limitations has overwhelmingly been framed against the clergy sex abuse crisis. On Wednesday about a dozen victims of convicted serial predator pediatrician Johnnie “Jack” Barto lent their voices to...
May 15, 2019
Legislature Pa. House passes bill to ban abortions when Down syndrome is detected, but Senate passage uncertain https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2019/05/14/Pa-House-bill-ban-abortions-Down-syndrome-turzai/stories/201905140172 Pennsylvania House tries...
May 14, 2019
Legislature Pa. House approves novel education benefit for families of National Guard members https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/pa-house-approves-novel-education-benefit-for-families-of-national-guard-members.html Effort to reform charter school law on the move in...
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;...
