May 15, 2019
In recent years, the debate over reform of the state’s statute of limitations has overwhelmingly been framed against the clergy sex abuse crisis. On Wednesday about a dozen victims of convicted serial predator pediatrician Johnnie “Jack” Barto lent their voices to...
May 15, 2019
Legislature Pa. House passes bill to ban abortions when Down syndrome is detected, but Senate passage uncertain https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2019/05/14/Pa-House-bill-ban-abortions-Down-syndrome-turzai/stories/201905140172 Pennsylvania House tries...
May 14, 2019
Legislature Pa. House approves novel education benefit for families of National Guard members https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/pa-house-approves-novel-education-benefit-for-families-of-national-guard-members.html Effort to reform charter school law on the move in...
May 13, 2019
LegislatureOfficials discuss potential regional approach to stormwater managementhttps://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/officials-discuss-potential-regional-approach-to-stormwater-management-1.2481253Capitol Roundup: Yudichak, task force discuss legislative...
May 12, 2019
Hate Crimes Lawmakers introduce bills to strengthen PA hate crime legislationhttps://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/lawmakers-introduce-bills-to-strengthen-pa-hate-crime-legislation/1995152976 Gun Safety Bill proposed to eliminate conceal carry...
May 11, 2019
General Assembly Gov. Tom Wolf commends House leaders for their call for respect and civilityhttps://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/gov-tom-wolf-commends-house-leaders-for-their-call-for-respect-and-civility.html ‘The people of Pennsylvania expect...
May 10, 2019
The Senate unanimously approved of House Bill 279, which provides limited immunity to someone who tries to help an ailing person from a vehicle. The immunity applies if the individual entering the vehicle: believes the person in the car is in imminent danger;...
May 10, 2019
LegislatureTree of Life survivors applaud proposed hate crime billshttps://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/tree-of-life-survivors-applaud-proposed-bills-that-would-enhance-state-hate-crime-laws/Pittsburgh Lawmakers To Introduce Hate Crime...
May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
SQUIRREL HILL – May 9, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate stood together today outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh to announce plans for legislation that will address hate crimes.“Hate...
