Post Session Report :: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

SB 48, PN 584 (Gordner) – This bill amends Title 25 (Elections) to require a review and recommendation process whenever the Administration proposes decertifying voting machines in at least 50% of counties. Senator Hughes offered amendment A00952 which would...

Lawmakers Announce Legislation to End the Death Penalty in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – April 30, 2019 – Today, Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery), and Rep. Chris Rabb (D-Philadelphia) were joined by advocates as they called for ending the death penalty in Pennsylvania. The lawmakers are...

News Digest :: April 30, 2019

Legislature Democrat Pam Iovino takes the oath of office, is one of 13 women serving in the state Senate https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/democrat-pam-iovino-takes-the-oath-office-becoming-the-13th-woman-to-serve-in-the-state-senate/ Fetterman reports high...

Post Session Report :: Monday, April 29, 2019

SB 133, PN 110 (Argall) – This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth. The proposal would allow each party’s nominated candidate for Governor to select a running mate for the Office of Lieutenant Governor (instead of voters choosing during...