News Digest :: June 28, 2019

Budget Pa. Senate sends $34 billion budget bill to Gov. Tom Wolf, but last-minute glitch delays signing https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/06/pa-senate-sends-34-billion-budget-bill-to-gov-tom-wolf-for-enactment.html Inches from finish line, House budget talks falter...

Post Session Report :: Thursday, June 27, 2019

SB 144, PN 1078 (Martin) – This bill would create the Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program for intermediate units. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 700, PN 1074 (Browne) – This bill would further provide for...

Brewster: School Security Funding Included in Budget Package

HARRISBURG – June 27, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said that the state budget package includes $60 million for school district safety initiatives.  “There are a great many needs to fill in helping school district improve safety...

Senator Iovino Releases Statement on 2019-2020 State Budget

HARRISBURG – June 27, 2019 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Pam Iovino released the following statement on the passage of the state’s budget: “I voted in support of the state budget because the package moves Pennsylvania forward and makes vital...