Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of February 4, 2019

The Senate approved Senate Bill 9 by a vote of 48-1. The bill would designate the Eastern hellbender as the official amphibian of the state. The bill was referred to the House State Government committee. *** The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 26 which would...

State Senate Hearing in Philadelphia to Focus on Gun Violence

At the request of state Senator Arthur Haywood (D-Phila.) the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing next Thursday in Philadelphia on ways to prevent gun violence. The hearing is set for Thursday, February 14 at 10 a.m. in the Dunleavy Room at...

News Digest :: February 8, 2019

Legislature Residents pack meeting with lawmakers about Clairton Coke Works fire https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14589438-74/residents-pack-meeting-with-lawmakers-about-clairton-coke-works-fire Clairton Coke Works hearing draws suggestions, criticism over fire...

News Digest :: February 7, 2019

Legislature State lawmaker proposes bill to compel UPMC, Highmark to play nice http://www.witf.org/news/2019/02/state-lawmaker-proposes-bill-to-compel-upmc-highmark-to-play-nice.php Pa. lawmaker seeks co-sponsors for ‘any willing insurer’ legislation to...