State Senate Hearing in Chester County Focuses on Restricting Robocalls

FRAZER – March 21, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Andy Dinniman (D-Chester), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a public hearing today on ways to curb robocalls. The panel discussed legislative solutions to restrict and reduce robocalls, which are...

Committee Hearing on College Affordability Set for Harrisburg

The state Senate and House Democratic Policy committees will hold a joint public hearing next Tuesday on college affordability. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the House Democratic Caucus Room, 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. The hearing...

News Digest :: March 21, 2019

Legislature Senate Democrats roll out college debt relief plan https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/senate-democrats-roll-out-college-debt-relief-plan/article_af1a5fd9-bb24-563a-b669-8277236cf48b.html As school librarians disappear, Blake wants to require their...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, March, 20, 2019

SB 113, PN 398 (DiSanto) – This bill amends the Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act for disqualification and forfeiture of pension benefits for public employees who plead guilty, no contest or are convicted of any job-related felony offense. The Senate voted...

News Digest :: March 20, 2019

Legislature Baker, Yudichak offer differing opinions on recreational pot bill https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/baker-yudichak-offer-differing-opinions-on-recreational-pot-bill-1.2459565 PA Senate bill seeks to legalize marijuana use...

Senate Democrats to Unveil Plan to Slash Student Loan Costs

HARRISBURG – March 19, 2019 – State Senators Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester) will host a media availability on Wednesday, March 20 at 10 a.m. in Room 545 of the Main...