News Digest :: August 5, 2018

Redistricting/Gerrymandering The Supreme Court isn’t stopping gerrymandering; so citizens are trying to | Editorial https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/the_supreme_court_isnt_stoppin.html#incart_2box_opinion Administration Here’s how Pa. is helping to...

News Digest :: August 4, 2018

Legislature Treasurer touts college savings plan for newborns http://www.phillytrib.com/news/treasurer-touts-college-savings-plan-for-newborns/article_966adb43-b794-5009-99f9-c5d841525bb4.html Harrisburg commuter tax would ease pain of Act 47 ‘exit’: mayor...

News Digest :: August 2, 2018

Legislature Will clergy sex abuse report jump-start stalled Pa. statute of limitations bill? https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/will_clergy_sex_abuse_report_j.html#incart_river_index Clergy abuse victim-turned-lawmaker calls for reforms in and out of...

Senate Democratic Leader Costa Tours the 43rd

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Pittsburgh) visited spots in his local district. The senator spent time at Nancy B’s, 3 Rivers Outdoor store, and The Clemente Museum. 

Leach Comments on Sale of “Whole Plant” Marijuana in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, August 1, 2018 – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today issued the following statement regarding the sale of “whole plant” marijuana to Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients. “It’s a great day for medical marijuana patients in...

News Digest :: August 1, 2018

Legislature Families of Cosmo DiNardo’s victims stand with lawmakers pushing for tougher gun laws http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/cosmo-dinardo-murders-gun-legislation-bucks-county-20180731.html Rep. proposes drug testing potential abuse victims,...

News Digest :: July 31, 2018

Legislature Pashinski, officials pitch increase in fees for dog licenses Pashinski, officials pitch increase in fees for dog licenses Five-Finger Discount: A look at Pennsylvania’s three strikes law for retail theft...

News Digest :: July 30, 2018

Legislature Dinniman recognizes St. James Episcopal on 175th anniversary http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180730/dinniman-recognizes-st-james-episcopal-on-175th-anniversary Eliminate panic defense...