News Digest :: August 30, 2018
Legislature Senate GOP leader Joe Scarnati cautions against retroactive abuse claims https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/14025217-74/senate-gop-leader-joe-scarnati-cautions-against-retroactive-abuse-claims Top Pa. lawmaker: Only constitutional change will lead to...News Digest :: August 29, 2018
Legislature Let’s send our kids back to school safely | Opinion: By Sen. Jay Costa https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/lets_send_our_kids_back_to_sch.html#incart_river_index New grant program to address workforce gaps...News Digest :: August 28, 2018
Legislature Lack of pipeline safety info puts schools, students at risk: By state Sen. Andy Dinniman https://www.dailylocal.com/news/lack-of-pipeline-safety-info-puts-schools-students-at-risk/article_923b0c21-6465-5b9c-9d1b-23497f0fdc09.html Following clergy report,...News Digest :: August 27, 2018
Legislature Yellow light on cameras https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/yellow-light-on-cameras-1.2378498 Allentown mom pushes for cameras on school buses to catch drivers who don’t stop...News Digest for Sunday, August 26, 2018
Legislative Issues Politicians in Harrisburg are shutting out Pa. citizens http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2018/08/26/Politicians-in-Harrisburg-are-shutting-out-Pa-citizens/stories/201808260064 Sexual Misconduct #MeToo bills to get look in...News Digest for Saturday, August 25, 2018
Schools Bethlehem school district taking drastic measure to recoup student meal debts after state bans ‘lunch-shaming’ http://www.mcall.com/news/education/mc-nws-bethlehem-school-district-unpaid-lunches-20180814-story.html Research: Sweeping...Sen. Leach Hosts Kid’s Fair at Elmwood Park Zoo
Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) partnered with Suburban Community Hospital for the 9th annual Kid’s Fair at Elmwood Park Zoo.
Sen. Street Works to End Life Without Parole Sentences in Pennsylvania
Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and allies continue to rally for an end life without parole in Pennsylvania, as outlined in his bill, Senate Bill 942.
Sen. Tartaglione Hosts Summer Community Picnic Series
This month, Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) hosted a series of community picnics that were highlighted by sunshine and smiling families.