December 3, 2018
Legislature In Harrisburg, far more bills fail than pass https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/in-harrisburg-far-more-bills-fail-than-pass Volunteer issues part of bigger one https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/volunteer-issues-part-of-bigger-one-1.2417518...
December 2, 2018
Legislature In Manhattan, a bit of the shine goes off the Pennsylvania Society’s apple | Analysis https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/12/in-manhattan-a-bit-of-the-shine-goes-off-the-pennsylvania-societys-apple-analysis.html At Pennsylvania Society, talk of...
December 1, 2018
Legislature Pa. Speaker’s Office: Resignation or not, convicted state lawmaker is considered “terminated” https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/11/pa-speakers-office-resignation-or-not-convicted-state-lawmaker-is-considered-terminated.html Local News Our view: Presque...
November 30, 2018
Redistricting Gov. Wolf creates commission to find fair redistricting solutions Gov. Wolf creates commission to find fair redistricting solutions Pa. Republican leaders slam Gov. Wolf’s redistricting panel...
November 29, 2018
Legislature Immediate action needed to curb climate change, panel is told in Pittsburgh https://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/11/28/climate-change-pittsburgh-pa-senate-hearing-department-environmental-protection/stories/201811280157 Pennsylvania State...
November 28, 2018
HARRISBURG– November 28, 2018 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing in Pittsburgh on local and state efforts to address climate change. The full policy hearing can be viewed...
November 28, 2018
November 28, 2018
Harrisburg – Nov. 28, 2018 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. (D-Allegheny) released the following statement regarding the adoption of the report from a select commission that examined issues impacting fire and emergency services. Costa served as a member...
November 28, 2018
Legislature Drag election laws into 21st century https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/drag-election-laws-into-21st-century-1.2415698 After assault accusations, Rep. Nick Miccarelli to leave House post with benefits, pension intact...
November 27, 2018
Legislature After 3 kids are shot in W. Philly, state rep says it’s no longer safe http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/boy-teens-wounded-shooting-stray-bullet-west-philadelphia-20181126.html Redistricting/Gerrymandering Whose turn to gerrymander?...