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...

News Digest :: January 26, 2019

Legislature Pa. House leaders to fellow lawmaker accused of sexual assault: Resign http://www.philly.com/news/brian-ellis-sexual-assault-drugged-woman-house-republicans-resign-20190125.html Under the Radar: Bill would allow cops to stop drivers of snow-covered...

News Digest :: January 25, 2019

Legislature Confused about REAL ID? This Q&A session could help https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14539793-74/real-id-workshop-planned-for-friday-in-millvale Editorial: Criminal justice reform takes an important step in Pa....

Senator Lindsey Williams to Co-Host Real ID Workshop

PITTSBURGH – January 24, 2019 – On Friday, January 25, 2019, Senator Lindsey Williams and Representative Sara Innamorato will co-host a REAL ID Workshop at the Millvale Community Center. “The REAL ID program has been the source of a lot of questions for...

News Digest :: January 24, 2019

Legislature Ice thrown off a tractor trailer caused a serious accident on I-80. A bill requiring better snow removal has languished for years. https://www.mcall.com/news/traffic/road-warrior/mc-nws-road-warrior-ice-crash-bill-proposal-20190123-htmlstory.html Ice from...