News Digest :: February 1, 2019

Legislature NEPA lawmakers named committee chairs https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/nepa-lawmakers-named-committee-chairs-1.2440129 End threat of flying ice https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/end-threat-of-flying-ice-1.2439963 Pa. state representative proposes...

News Digest :: January 31, 2019

Legislature It’s long past time to treat poor Pennsylvanians with the dignity they deserve | Sen. Vincent Hughes and Gregory Holston http://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/pennsylvania-general-assistance-poor-poverty-20190131.html Election bills miss reforms...

Sen. Hughes, Reps. Harris and Roebuck Renew Push for Free College

HARRISBURG— January 30, 2019 — Renewing their call for free college for all Pennsylvanians, Senator Vincent Hughes, (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia) and APSCUF President Ken Mash announced the next...

News Digest :: January 30, 2019

Legislature State Sen. Jim Brewster opens office in Lower Burrell State Sen. Jim Brewster opens office in Lower Burrell Schwank part of bipartisan group offering election reforms in Harrisburg...

News Digest :: January 29, 2019

Legislature Calling Pa. laws ‘antiquated,’ bipartisan group pushes parole reform http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2019/01/calling-pa-laws-antiquated-bipartisan-group-pushes-parole-reform.php Probation reforms pushed by Pennsylvania senators...

Senator Hughes to Renew Call for Free College Wednesday

HARRISBURG – January 28, 2019 – At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Capitol Media Center, Senator Hughes will be joined by legislators and education officials to renew the call for free college through the Pennsylvania Promise. The press conference will...

Sabatina Rallies Support for Marsy’s Law, Victims’ Rights

HARRISBURG – Jan. 28, 2019 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will join victims’ rights advocates on Tuesday, Jan. 29 to rally support for Marsy’s Law, legislation sponsored by Sabatina that amends the state Constitution to ensure the rights of crime victims...

News Digest :: January 28, 2019

Legislature Committees taking shape in Pennsylvania Capitol https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/committees-taking-shape-in-pennsylvania-house Study calls for gun safety https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/study-calls-for-gun-safety-1.2438303 Knowles,...

News Digest :: January 27, 2019

Legislature Bucks state senators assigned committees https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20190127/bucks-state-senators-assigned-commitees Baker urges delay of proposed rule change in medical liability cases...