Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of March 18, 2019

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 113, which amends the Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act to impose pension and benefit forfeiture on any public official or employee found guilty, pleading guilty or no contest to a crime related to their government...

News Digest :: March 22, 2019

Legislature Yudichak: Growth will fuel Pa.’s future https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/yudichak-growth-will-fuel-pa-s-future-1.2460395 State lawmakers seek more oversight for PIAA...

State Senate Hearing in Chester County Focuses on Restricting Robocalls

FRAZER – March 21, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Andy Dinniman (D-Chester), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a public hearing today on ways to curb robocalls. The panel discussed legislative solutions to restrict and reduce robocalls, which are...

Committee Hearing on College Affordability Set for Harrisburg

The state Senate and House Democratic Policy committees will hold a joint public hearing next Tuesday on college affordability. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the House Democratic Caucus Room, 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. The hearing...

News Digest :: March 21, 2019

Legislature Senate Democrats roll out college debt relief plan https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/senate-democrats-roll-out-college-debt-relief-plan/article_af1a5fd9-bb24-563a-b669-8277236cf48b.html As school librarians disappear, Blake wants to require their...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, March, 20, 2019

SB 113, PN 398 (DiSanto) – This bill amends the Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act for disqualification and forfeiture of pension benefits for public employees who plead guilty, no contest or are convicted of any job-related felony offense. The Senate voted...